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2 Hryvni Petro Prokopovych
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 | 2.13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#75363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Petro Prokopovych and years of his life.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПЕТРО ПРОКОПОВИЧ
1775-1850
Engravers: Sviatoslav Ivanenko, Volodymyr Demianenko
Designer: Nataliia Fandikova
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin commemorates the 240th anniversary of the birth of Petro Prokopovych, the inventor of the world's first moveable-frame beehive, the founder of the national science of beekeeping and rational apiculture in Europe. Petro Prokopovych designed the frame as a separate moveable part of the beehive which made it possible to harvest pure honey without damaging the bees. This represented a landmark in the history of beekeeping.Interesting fact
The Petro Prokopovych 2 Hryvni coin from Ukraine features a unique design that honors the Ukrainian beekeeper and apiculturist, Petro Prokopovych. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Prokopovych, while the reverse side depicts a beehive and bees, symbolizing Prokopovych's contributions to the field of apiculture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Petro Prokopovych) 2015 coin.
