5 Hryven Dniprova Chaika
2011 year| Silver (.925) | 16.94 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
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| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16.94 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#97267 |
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| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Against the dark background there are a portrait of the authoress and the inscription ЛЮДМИЛА ВАСИЛЕВСЬКА (Liudmyla Vasylevska) to the left as an arch; under the portrait there are the legends ДНІПРОВА / ЧАЙКА (Dniprova / Chaika) and 1861/1927 (her life years); to the right against the light background there are the lines from Dniprova Chaika's verse "The Star" "…Тої зірки, / того світу / Повік не забуду!" (That star, / that light / (I shall) never forget) together with the conventionalized image of the gull thereunder.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЛЮДМИЛА ВАСИЛЕВСЬКА 1861 - 1927
ДНІПРОВА ЧАЙКА
Engravers: Anatolii Demianenko, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk
Edge
Smooth with in-depth legends
Comment
The coin is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of birth of Dniprova Chaika (the pen name of Liudmyla Oleksiivna Vasylevska meaning the Gull of the Dnieper). She wrote quite a lot of short stories and poems as well as librettos of many children's operas set to music by M.Lysenko, including such as "Koza-Dereza" (Naughty Little Goat), "Pan Kotskyi" (Skilful Puss), "Winter and Spring".Interesting fact
The Dniprova Chaika coin, released in 2011, features a unique design that showcases the Dnipro River, which is one of the longest rivers in Ukraine and plays a significant role in the country's history and culture. The coin's design incorporates an image of the river, along with several other symbols and elements that reflect the country's rich heritage. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also serves as a reminder of Ukraine's history, culture, and natural beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Hryven (Dniprova Chaika) 2011 coin.
