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5 Hryven Christianization of Kievan Rus
2008 year| Nickel brass (German silver) | 16.54 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (German silver) |
| Weight | 16.54 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#29689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Multi-figure composition of baptism, initial year below, lettering at top.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ХРЕЩЕННЯ КИЇВСЬКОЇ РУСІ
988 РІК
Translation: Christianization of Kievan Rus
Engravers: Volodymyr Atamanchuk, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The commemorative coin is dedicated to the 1020th anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus, which gained a footing for Christianity to become the state religionInteresting fact
The coin commemorates the 1020th anniversary of the Christianization of Kievan Rus, which was a significant event in the history of Eastern Orthodox Church. The coin's design features a depiction of Prince Vladimir the Great, who is credited with the Christianization of Kievan Rus, and a representation of the Baptism of Kievan Rus, which symbolizes the acceptance of Christianity by the people of Kievan Rus.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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