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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