5 Hryven (Feast of the Transfiguration) 2010 front 5 Hryven (Feast of the Transfiguration) 2010 back
5 Hryven (Feast of the Transfiguration) 2010 photo
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5 Hryven Feast of the Transfiguration

2010 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
2010
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#29754
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

There is the multi-figure composition of peasants in preparation for the act of blessing the gifts of nature with holy water; below there is a beehive; above there are the symbol of the Transfiguration of Jesus.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СВЯТО СПАСА

Engravers: Anatolii Demianenko, Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Mykola Kochubei

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The commemorative coin is dedicated to one of the major Orthodox feasts - the Transfiguration of Jesus (in common parlance - Spas, i.e. the Savior's Feast) when grapes, apples, honey and other food are blessed by sprinkling with holy water.

Interesting fact

The Feast of the Transfiguration, which is depicted on the coin, is a significant religious holiday in Ukraine and is celebrated on August 19th. It commemorates the transfiguration of Jesus Christ on Mount Tabor, as recorded in the New Testament. The coin's design features an image of the Transfiguration of Jesus, surrounded by ornate details and inscriptions in Ukrainian.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  45000 - - - - - -

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