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2 Hryvni Ivan Karpenko-Kary
2015 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 | 2015 |
| Value | 2 Hryvni 2 UAH = USD 0.049 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (German silver) |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#81014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Reverse bears composition which symbolizes acting and directing talents of Ivan Karpenko Kary: he stands with puppets of his heroes.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ІВАН КАРПЕНКО-КАРИЙ
1845 - 1907
Translation: Ivan Karpenko-Kary
Engravers: Volodymyr Demianenko, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Mykola Kochubei
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin commemorates the 170th birth anniversary of Ivan Karpenko-Karyi (Tobilevych), one of the founders of Ukrainian professional theater, a playwright, an actor, a stage director, and a public and cultural figure. His plays that are a whole era in Ukrainian drama are considered real gems by both actors and theater goers.Interesting fact
The Ivan Karpenko-Kary 2 Hryvni coin from Ukraine features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Ivan Karpenko-Kary, a famous Ukrainian writer and playwright, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his play "The Broken Pitcher." This design was chosen to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Karpenko-Kary's birth and to honor his contributions to Ukrainian literature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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