2 Hryvni Ascania Nova

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#31821
Rarity index	49%

Reverse

There is a composition, combined from a depiction of a stone steppe idol and a dynamic group of animals-inhabitants of the Reserve. Above the picture, around the circumference there is an inscription: АСКАНІЯ-НОВА. At the composition lower part, there is a depiction of Falz-Fain's family emblem and a circumference inscription: 100 РОКІВ.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
АСКАНІЯ-НОВА
100 РОКІВ

Translation:
Askania Nova
100 years

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to the centenary of foundation of Askania-Nova, the first in Ukraine steppe reserve founded by Friedrich Falz-Fain.

Interesting fact

The 2 Hryvni (Ascania Nova) 1998 coin from Ukraine features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Ascania Nova archaeological site, which is a ancient Greek city that was founded in the 5th century BC. The site is located in the Crimean Peninsula, which has been a disputed territory between Ukraine and Russia in recent years. Despite the political tensions, the coin remains a valuable piece of Ukrainian cultural heritage and a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural diversity.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1998	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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