5 Hryven Easter

2003 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	2003
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#14435
Rarity index	58%

Reverse

There is pictured a ceremonial procession of believers headed by a priest carrying the shroud of Christ, crosses, gonfalons and candles, as well as the ritual of consecration, above which there is the inscription: ВЕЛИКДЕНЬ (Easter).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ВЕЛИКДЕНЬ

Engraver: Sviatoslav Ivanenko

Designer: Mykola Kochubei

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to Easter, the greatest Christian holiday. The holiday is associated with the all-night service, solemn religious processions, ringing of church bells and singing songs, glorifying Jesus Christ, whose resurrection has become a triumph of eternal life over death.

Interesting fact

The 5 Hryven (Easter) 2003 coin from Ukraine features an unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Ukrainian Easter egg, known as a "pysanky," which is decorated with intricate patterns and designs that are typical of Ukrainian folk art. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a church and a bell, which symbolize the religious and cultural significance of Easter in Ukraine. Overall, the coin serves as a beautiful representation of Ukrainian culture and tradition.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2003	50000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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