2 Hryvni (Mykolaiv Zoo) 2001 front 2 Hryvni (Mykolaiv Zoo) 2001 back
2 Hryvni (Mykolaiv Zoo) 2001 photo
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2 Hryvni Mykolaiv Zoo

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#14397
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

There are depicted representatives of fauna of all continents which live in the zoo and circular inscriptions: МИКОЛАЇВСЬКИЙ ЗООПАРК (Mykolaiv Zoo) (above), 100 РОКІВ (100 Years) (beneath).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
МИКОЛАЇВСЬКИЙ ЗООПАРК
100 РОКІВ

Translation:
Mykolaiv City Zoo
100th Anniversary

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Commemorative coin is dedicated to one of the oldest zoological gardens of Ukraine. Mykolayiv Zoo is a member of European Association of zoological gardens and aquariums and is one of the leading centers of preservation and breeding of animals in captivity. In this zoo there are over 360 species available.

Interesting fact

The Mykolaiv Zoo coin is a unique collector's item, as it features a special design that showcases the zoo's conservation efforts. The coin's obverse side features the image of a lion, while the reverse side features a picture of a giraffe, along with the inscription "Mykolaiv Zoo" in Ukrainian. This coin was minted in 2001 as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the 10th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. It's a rare and fascinating collectible for anyone interested in numismatics or wildlife conservation.

Price

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

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