2 Hryvni (Sophiyivka) 1996 front 2 Hryvni (Sophiyivka) 1996 back
2 Hryvni (Sophiyivka) 1996 photo
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2 Hryvni Sophiyivka

1996 year
Nickel brass (German silver) 14.35 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
2 Hryvni 2 UAH = USD 0.049
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (German silver)
Weight
14.35 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#49558
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

At the field's left part there is a fragment of the so-called Levkadia rock- huge granite cliff at the top of which Belveder observation platform is located. When looking at Levkadia rock from the side, its edge reminds on a male profile, which according to the legend is that of the Count Felix Pototskiy, the founder of the park

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
СОФІЇВКА - 200 РОКІВ
УМАНСЬКИЙ ДЕНДРОЛОГІЧНИЙ ПАРК

Engraver: Drahomír Zobek

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 2 Hryvni (Sophiyivka) coin from Ukraine, minted in 1996, features an image of the historic Sophia Cathedral in Kiev on its obverse side. The cathedral, which was built in the 11th century, is an important cultural and architectural landmark in Ukraine and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  30000 - - - - - -

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