2 Hryvni (The Goddess Api) 2008 front 2 Hryvni (The Goddess Api) 2008 back
2 Hryvni (The Goddess Api) 2008 photo
© National Bank of Ukraine

2 Hryvni The Goddess Api

2008 year
Gold (.9999) 1.24 g 13.92 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
2 Hryvni 2 UAH = USD 0.049
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
1.24 g
Diameter
13.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#89106
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

A golden lamina applique work as the Goddess Api with serpent-like legs.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СКІФСЬКЕ ЗОЛОТО

Translation: Scythian Gold

Engravers: Volodymyr Demianenko, Sviatoslav Ivanenko

Designer: Borys Hrudenko

Edge

Plain

Comment

The coin is dedicated to an artefact of the Skythian culture - a lamina applique work of 6th century B.C. with the depiction of the Goddess Api, the Scythians' original mother.

Interesting fact

The Goddess Api coin, minted in 2008, features a unique design that showcases the Ukrainian goddess of fertility and agriculture, Api. The coin's design is inspired by ancient Ukrainian folk art and symbolism, making it a standout piece among other coins. Additionally, the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  10000 - - - - - -

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