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2 Hryvni Igor Sikorsky
2009 year| Nickel brass (German silver) | 12.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#29605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
There is a portrait of Sikorsky dressed in the airman uniform; to the right, against the background of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing, there is the bow-shaped inscription: ІГОР СІКОРСЬКИЙ (Ihor Sikorskyi) together with indication of the years of his life: 1889-1972.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ІГОР СІКОРСЬКИЙ
1889-1972
Engraver: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The commemorative coin is dedicated to Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky, a pioneer of aviation, designer of aircrafts and helicopters, an industrialist. When studying at the Kiev Polytechnic Institute (1907-1914) he set to work on development of the first helicopters to be. From 1910 Igor Sikorsky constructed aircrafts. The first multi-engine aircrafts in the world - 'Le Grand', 'Ilya Muromets', 'Russky Vityaz' - were of his design. Being a native of Ukraine, Igor Sikorsky became well-known all over the world as one of the most famous aircraft designers.Interesting fact
The Igor Sikorsky 2 Hryvni coin from Ukraine features an image of a helicopter on its reverse side, which is a nod to Sikorsky's contributions to the field of aviation. Sikorsky was a Ukrainian-born engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the first practical helicopter. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his innovative spirit and his impact on the world of aviation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Igor Sikorsky) 2009 coin.
