2 Hryvni (Lynx) 2001 front 2 Hryvni (Lynx) 2001 back
2 Hryvni (Lynx) 2001 photo
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2 Hryvni Lynx

2001 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
2001
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#29519
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Lynx and offspring

Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin

Lettering:
РИСЬ ЗВИЧАЙНА
LYNX LYNX

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to Lynx lynx, which belongs to Carnivore species. This precious furry animal inhabits mostly the Ukrainian Carpathians. Its small population is preserved in the woods which are difficult of access in Manevytskyi district of Volyn region. Lynx is on the endangered-species list of Ukraine

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features a lynx, which is a wild cat species native to Ukraine and other parts of Europe and Asia. The lynx is depicted in a standing position, with its ears erect and its tail stretching out behind it. The coin's designer, Ivan Marchenko, is known for his detailed and realistic depictions of wildlife on Ukrainian coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  30000 - - - - - -

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