2 Hryvni (Volodymyr Sosyura) 1998 front 2 Hryvni (Volodymyr Sosyura) 1998 back
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2 Hryvni Volodymyr Sosyura

1998 year
Nickel brass (German silver) 12.8 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
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
References
Numista
N#31820
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Against a background of sheets of paper with guelder-rose sprays between them, there is a portrait of Volodymyr Sosyura. Inscriptions: ВОЛОДИМИР СОСЮРА - at the left around the circumference, 1898-1965, years of poet's birth and death - at the right in two lines and ЛЮБІТЬ УКРАЇНУ, a replica from the poet's well-known poem - underneath, in two lines

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ВОЛОДИМИР СОСЮРА
1898-1965
ЛЮБІТЬ УКРАЇНУ

Engraver: Volodymyr Atamanchuk

Designer: Mykola Kochubei

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to the centenary of Volodymyr Sosyura, an outstanding Ukrainian poet, State Taras Shevchenko Prize-winner (1898-1965).

Interesting fact

The 2 Hryvni (Volodymyr Sosyura) 1998 coin from Ukraine features a unique design that honors the Ukrainian poet and writer, Volodymyr Sosyura. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Sosyura, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his poem, "The Forest Song." This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate cultural heritage and commemorate important figures in history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  20000 - - - - - -

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