© National Bank of Ukraine
© National Bank of Ukraine
20 Hryven Peresopnytsia Gospels
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 67.25 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#30810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
There are depicted four miniatures of the initial illustrations of each Gospel; between them there are the legends: above 1556/рік (1556/year), i.e. the year of work start; below 1561/рік (1561/year), i.e. the year of work finish; in the middle there is the conventionalized inscription ПЕРЕСОПНИЦЬКЕ ЄВАНГЕЛІЄ (Peresopnytsia Gospels).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПЕРЕСОПНИЦЬКЕ ЄВАНГЕЛІЄ
1556 - 1561
Engravers: Volodymyr Demianenko, Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk
Comment
The coin is dedicated to the outstanding monument of the spiritual culture and writing of Ukrainian people of the middle of the XVIth century, i.e. Peresopnytsia Gospels. The Peresopnytsia Gospels are in matter the four canonical Gospels of the New Testament. The manuscript is the first known example of vernacular Ukrainian language, which survives to this day. In 1561 at the monastery of Holy Virgin (Nativity of the Theotokos) in Peresopnytsia the work upon the Gospels was ended. The text had been translated by Hryhorii, the archimandrite of the Peresopnytsia Monastery, and written by the scribe Mykhailo Vasyl'ovych, a son of an archpriest from Sianik. The Peresopnytsia Gospels are a national relic and the Presidents of Ukraine on the Inauguration Day solemnly swear on them allegiance to the Ukrainian people.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Hryven (Peresopnytsia Gospels) 2011 coin from Ukraine is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a representation of the Peresopnytsia Gospels, a medieval manuscript that is considered one of the most important examples of Ukrainian literature and art. The manuscript is adorned with intricate illustrations and calligraphy, and the coin's design captures the intricate details and beauty of the original manuscript. This makes the coin not only a valuable collector's item but also a symbol of Ukrainian culture and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Hryven (Peresopnytsia Gospels) 2011 coin.
