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100 Hryven Golden Gates
2004 year| Gold (.900) | 34.55 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 100 Hryven 100 UAH = USD 2.43 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 34.55 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
There is a stylized miniature-like annalistic scene - riders approaching the gates. Overhead to the right there is a semicircular stylized inscription: ЗОЛОТІ ВОРОТА (Golden Gates), underneath the stylized ornamental stripe - 1037, the year of the gates construction.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЗОЛОТІ ВОРОТА
1037 рік
Engraver: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
The coin is dedicated to the Golden Gates of Kyiv, the principal ceremonial entrance to the city, a unique fortification structure built during ruling period of the Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The structure was crowned with the Church of Annunciation. Golden Gates... Attracts attention the very name of the gate which originates still from ancient times. In bygone period it laid emphasis on its specific importance among others defensive structures of the city. The chronicler Nestor in entries for the year 1037 noted: "And laid Yaroslav a great city with the Golden Gates, and also founded a Church devoted to St.Sophia, the centre of the empire, as well as the Church of Annunciation on the top of the Golden Gates..."Interesting fact
The 100 Hryven (Golden Gates) 2004 coin from Ukraine is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Golden Gates, a historic gateway that was once a part of the ancient city of Kiev. The reverse side of the coin features a image of the Ukrainian coat of arms, surrounded by intricate patterns and designs that reflect the country's cultural heritage. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Hryven (Golden Gates) 2004 coin.
