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2 Hryvni Seahorse
2003 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 | 2003 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#14412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
There is the Hippocampus is presented a picture of a seahorse surrounded by the inscriptions: МОРСЬКИЙ КОНИК ЧОРНОМОРСЬКИЙ (Black Sea seahorse) and HIPPOCAMPUS GUTTULATUS MICROSTEPHANUS.
Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin
Lettering: МОРСКИЙ КОНИК ЧОРНОМОРСЬКИЙ HIPPOCAMPUS GUTTULATUS MICROPHANUS
Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko
Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin is dedicated to a representative of the Spicular family (pipefishes and seahorses), the only endemic subspecies of the Black Sea Hippocampus in the fauna of Ukraine that inhabits the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.Interesting fact
The 2 Hryvni (Seahorse) coin from Ukraine, minted in 2003, features a unique design that showcases a seahorse on its obverse side. The seahorse is depicted in a curved position, giving the impression that it is swimming through the water. This design was created by Ukrainian artist, Volodymyr Demyanenko, and it is considered one of the most beautiful coin designs in Ukrainian numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Seahorse) 2003 coin.
