2 Hryvni (Igor Sikorsky) 2009 front 2 Hryvni (Igor Sikorsky) 2009 back
2 Hryvni (Igor Sikorsky) 2009 photo
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2 Hryvni Igor Sikorsky

2009 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
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
References
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 - - - - - -

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