2 Hryvni The Tithe Church
1996 year| Nickel brass (German silver) | 14.35 g | 33 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#49559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
In the center there are the contours of the Tithe Church reconstructed after professor J.S.Aseyev to underline, that the structure does not exist in reality. These contours are presented with mirror lines on a mat background; they give an impression of emerging from the really existed foundation. On the upper coin mat surface around the coin circumference there are inscriptions: КИЇВ, ДЕСЯТИННА ЦЕРКВА, 996 , separated from one another with a conventionalized birds depiction. Underneath on the glass background there is a ribbon with an inscription: ДУХОВНІ СКАРБИ УКРАЇНИ
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
КИЇВ ДЕСЯТИННА ЦЕРКВА 996
ДУХОВНІ СКАРБИ УКРАЇНИ
Engraver: Štefan Novotný
Designers: Oleksandr Ivakhnenko, Anatolii Snizhko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Commemorative coin is dedicated to 1000th anniversary of the Tithe Church foundation in Kyiv, the first stone temple in Kyiv RusInteresting fact
The Tithe Church coin, minted in 1996, features a unique design that showcases the historic architecture of the Tithe Church in Ukraine. The coin's design incorporates intricate details of the church's facade, including its distinctive bell tower and ornate entrance. The use of nickel brass (German silver) in the coin's minting process adds to its aesthetic appeal, giving it a warm, golden hue that complements the coin's design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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