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2 Hryvni Staurophora celsia
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#231171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Color image of the malachite moth.
Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin
Lettering:
СОВКА РОЗКІШНА
STAUROPHORA CELSIA
Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko
Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin celebrates the malachite moth, a species of the Lepidoptera order and the Noctuidae family. This insect is on the Ukrainian list of endangered species. In Ukraine, it is found in some areas of the regions of Polesia, forest steppe, steppe, and in Crimea (Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Sumy, Cherkasy, Luhansk and Kharkiv oblasts and Crimea).Souvenir packaging
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Interesting fact
The Staurophora celsia, depicted on the 2 Hryvni coin, is a species of butterfly that is found in Ukraine and other parts of Europe. It is known for its distinctive black and white markings, which resemble a cross or a stauros, hence its name. In Ukrainian culture, the Staurophora celsia is considered a symbol of hope and resurrection, making it a fitting design for a coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Staurophora celsia) 2020 coin.
