2 Hryvni (80th Anniversary of the Battle of Kruty) 1998 front 2 Hryvni (80th Anniversary of the Battle of Kruty) 1998 back
2 Hryvni (80th Anniversary of the Battle of Kruty) 1998 photo
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2 Hryvni 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Kruty

1998 year
Nickel brass (German silver) 12.8 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
2 Hryvni 2 UAH = USD 0.049
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (German silver)
Weight
12.8 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18249
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

There is a two-part composition, which reflects the historic moment of two forces withstanding : static figures of young heroes as personification of defense of the Independence of the Ukrainian the - at the left and a stretched arm which directs attacking mounted troops as an allegory of the Bilshovyk intervention - on the right. Around the picture there are inscriptions: 80-РІЧЧЯ БОЮ ПІД КРУТАМИ (the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Kruty) and 29.01.1918, split with a solar mark

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
80-РІЧЧЯ БОЮ ПІД КРУТАМИ
29.01.1918

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Anatolii Kushch

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Kruty (29 January 1918), the event that came into the history of Ukraine as a heroic deed of three hundred Kyivan students, who defended the Independence of Ukrainian People's Republic against the Bilshovyk troops.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Kruty, which was a significant event in Ukrainian history. The battle took place during the Ukrainian War of Independence and resulted in a significant loss of life for the Ukrainian soldiers who fought against the Soviet Red Army. The coin's design features an image of a soldier and the dates of the battle, serving as a reminder of the sacrifices made during this important historical event.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  50000 - - - - - -

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