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250 Hryven Oranta
1996 year| Gold (.9999) | 15.55 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 250 Hryven 250 UAH = USD 6.08 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#92889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In the center of the circle made of vegetable ornament, there is a depiction of the Blessed Virgin Orante, the Cathedral's main mosaic. The figure of the Blessed Virgin Orante splits the horizontally located inscription: Orante. Below, above the vegetable ornament, there are inscriptions of the metal, its fineness and the coin weight in fineness.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ОРАНТА
Engraver: Christa Reiter
Designer: Oleksandr Ivakhnenko
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
The coin is dedicated to the icon of the Holy Mother called Orante in the St.Sophia Cathedral in the city of Kyiv.Interesting fact
The 250 Hryven (Oranta) 1996 gold coin from Ukraine features an unusual design, with a holographic image of a woman's face that appears to change as the coin is tilted. This unique feature makes it stand out among other coins and has contributed to its popularity among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Hryven (Oranta) 1996 coin.
