20 Hryven (Chumaky's Way) 2007 front 20 Hryven (Chumaky's Way) 2007 back
20 Hryven (Chumaky's Way) 2007 photo
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20 Hryven Chumaky's Way

2007 year
Silver (.925) 67.26 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
20 Hryven 20 UAH = USD 0.49
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
67.26 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#85152
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Against the background of the night landscape there is the genre-piece: Chumaky's carts, a Chumak with the tobacco-pipe, and the semi-circular legend below.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ЧУМАЦЬКИЙ ШЛЯХ

Translation: MILKY WAY

Engravers: Anatolii Demianenko, Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Anatolii Demianenko

Edge

Sectoral corrugation

Comment

The coin is dedicated to Chumatskyi Shliakh (Chumaky's Way) - trade-carting way in which Chumaky from the 17th to the 19th century carried salt from the Black Sea coast of Crimea, and back from Ukraine - grain and other agricultural products. Chumak craft played a significant transport and trading role in Ukraine. Chumaky (sing. Chumak) - trade teamsters primarily known for the trade in salt transported on carts that were pulled by two oxen. Their way of living left a great trace in Ukrainian folklore, language, and the culture overall. This subject attracted attention of many famous writers and artists. And even our Galaxy the Milky Way in Ukrainian language is called "Chumatskyi Shliakh". According to a legend Chumaky went to the Crimea for salt, being guided at night by a light strip in the sky. by Victor (Ukraine)

Interesting fact

The 20 Hryven (Chumaky's Way) coin from Ukraine features a unique design that showcases a traditional Ukrainian windmill on one side and a stylized image of a sun on the other. The windmill is a nod to Ukraine's rich agricultural history, while the sun symbolizes hope and prosperity. The coin's design is the work of Ukrainian artist, Ivan Chumak, who is known for his intricate and visually striking designs that often feature elements of Ukrainian culture and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  5000 - - - - - -

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