5 Hryven (Christianization of Kyivan Rus) 2013 front 5 Hryven (Christianization of Kyivan Rus) 2013 back
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5 Hryven Christianization of Kyivan Rus

2013 year
Nickel brass (German silver) 16.54 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
Value
5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (German silver)
Weight
16.54 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#49563
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

A composition consisting of some figurines: Volodymyr the Great and Andrew the First-Called holding the Cross together with the Saints: Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves, Cyril and Methodius; above there is depicted the icon of the Blessed Virgin of Zymne with images of angels to the left and right thereof.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 1025-РІЧЧЯ ХРЕЩЕННЯ КИЇВСЬКОЇ РУСІ

Translation: 1025th Anniversary of Christianization of Kyiv Rus

Engravers: Sviatoslav Ivanenko, Volodymyr Demianenko

Designers: Oleksandr Kuzmin, Maria Skoblikova

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The commemorative coin is dedicated to the introduction of Christianity by Volodymyr the Great as the established religion, which was conducive to unification and consolidation of Kyivan Rus, literacy propagation, good prospects of economic and cultural relations, etc.

Interesting fact

The coin commemorates the 1025th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan 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 Kyivan Rus, and a representation of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, which symbolizes the acceptance of Christianity by the people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  30000 - - - - - -

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