5 Hryven Chyhyryn

2012 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	2012
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#41912
Rarity index	44%

Reverse

Panoramic view of the city.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
500 РОКІВ
ЧИГИРИН

Translation:
500 years
Chyhyryn

Engravers: Sviatoslav Ivanenko, Volodymyr Atamanchuk

Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The commemorative coin is dedicated to the town of Chyhyryn. Founded at the beginning of the 16th century on the border to the Wild Fields, the town had already Magdeburg Rights conferred on it by 1592. The town witnessed various historical events; it functioned as the capital of the Hetmanate (a Ukrainian Cossack State); served as headquarters for the Chyhyryn regiment; and also was the first hetman residence. Chyhyryn, and its rich history, have always attracted the attention of historians, writers, poets and artists, which have left us accounts of their travels, poetry and works of art.

Interesting fact

The 5 Hryven (Chyhyryn) 2012 coin from Ukraine features an image of the historic Chyhyryn Fortress, which was built in the 16th century and served as a key stronghold for the Ukrainian Cossacks. The fortress has a rich history and has been a symbol of Ukrainian resistance and resilience for centuries.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2012	30000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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