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2 Hryvni Steppe Eagle
1999 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 | 1999 |
| 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#14347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
There is the image of Aquila Rapax in Askania steppe. Around the circumference, there are inscriptions: ОРЕЛ СТЕПОВИЙ and AQUILA RAPAX.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ОРЕЛ СТЕПОВИЙ
AQUILA RAPAX
Translation:
Steppe eagle
AQUILA RAPAX
Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko
Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The commemorative coin is dedicated to Aquila Rapax, the rare species of falcons which inhabits virgin Ukrainian steppe. The largest number of the birds are kept and bred in Askania Nova Zoo. Since 1980 Aquila Rapax is on the endangered-species list of Ukraine.Interesting fact
The Steppe Eagle coin's design features an eagle in flight, with its wings spread wide, symbolizing freedom and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Steppe Eagle) 1999 coin.
