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2 Hryvni Valentyn Hlushko
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#146991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Valentyn Hlushko’s portrait and years of his life.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ВАЛЕНТИН ГЛУШКО
1908-1989
Engravers: Volodymyr Demianenko, Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The commemorative coin is dedicated to Valentyn Hlushko (1908–1989), a distinguished Ukrainian scientist and pioneer of rocket and space technology who, along with other engineers, created the reusable rocket space system Energia-Buran. The engines he designed have been sending airplanes, spacecraft, and launch vehicles into the sky. Valentyn Hlushko authored more than 200 research papers on rocket and space technology, including engine technology. He was granted the rank of the Hero of Socialist Labor, numerous state awards, and the Tsyolkovskyi Gold Medal.Interesting fact
The Valentyn Hlushko 2 Hryvni coin from Ukraine features an image of a rocket on its reverse side, which is a nod to Hlushko's contributions to Ukraine's space program. Hlushko was a prominent Ukrainian engineer and scientist who played a key role in the development of Soviet and Ukrainian rockets and spacecraft. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his legacy and contributions to the field of space exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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