5 Hryven (Christmas) 1999 front 5 Hryven (Christmas) 1999 back
5 Hryven (Christmas) 1999 photo
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5 Hryven Christmas

1999 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
1999
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
References
Numista
N#45946
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Within the frame of symbolic geometric figures there is pictured the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Bible. The Blessed Virgin with the baby in the aureole of the Bethlehem star is surrounded by the domestic animals and The Three Wise Men with gifts.

Engraver: Roman Chaikovskyi

Designer: Roman Chaikovskyi

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to the 2000th anniversary of Christmas.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Hryven (Christmas) 1999 from Ukraine made of Nickel brass (German silver) weighing 16.54 g is that it features a unique design that represents the traditional Ukrainian Christmas celebration. The coin's obverse side depicts a festive Christmas tree, while the reverse side features a representation of the Holy Family, including Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. This coin is a beautiful representation of Ukrainian culture and is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists around the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  100000 - - - - - -

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