20 Hryven (Liadova Monastery) 2013 front 20 Hryven (Liadova Monastery) 2013 back
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20 Hryven Liadova Monastery

2013 year
Silver (.925) 67.25 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
Value
20 Hryven 20 UAH = USD 0.49
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
67.25 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#47628
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

There is a composition consisting of a stylized fragment of the Cave Monastery, a cross procession of monks and pilgrims, a pigeon (to the left, above), and rays symbolizing the Holy Spirit. There is the circular legend ЛЯДІВСЬКИЙ СВЯТО-УСІКНОВЕНСЬКИЙ СКЕЛЬНИЙ МОНАСТИР (LIADOVA CAVE MONASTERY OF BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1000 ліття
ЛЯДІВСЬКИЙ СВЯТО-УСІКНОВЕНСЬКИЙ СКЕЛЬНИЙ МОНАСТИР

Engravers: Roman Chaikovskyi, Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Mykola Kochubei

Edge

Smooth with in-depth legends

Comment

The coin has been struck to commemorate the millennium of the Liadova Cave Monastery of Beheading of St. John the Baptist founded by Anthony of the Caves. It is one of the oldest orthodox monasteries and is often called Podolian Athos. The monastery lies on the left bank of the Dniester River near the village of Liadova, which is surrounded by unique natural sites in the middle reaches of the Dniester.

Interesting fact

The Liadova Monastery, which is depicted on the coin, is a historic monastery located in the Lviv Oblast of Ukraine. The monastery was founded in the 17th century and has a rich history, including being a place of refuge for monks during World War II. Today, the monastery is a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Ukrainian cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  3000 - - - - - -

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