© National Bank of Ukraine
© National Bank of Ukraine
5 Hryven Lokhvytsia
2020 year| Nickel brass (German silver) | 16.54 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#233962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Against a smooth background is a composition consisting of the architectural monuments of Lokhvytsia; above, to the right, is a stylized oak and plants symbolizing the beauty of nature. There are also the following legends: ЛОХВИЦЯ LOKHVYTSIA (under the plants), 700 РОКІВ (700 YEARS) (to the right of the bell tower), and ПЕРША ПИСЕМНА ЗГАДКА (FIRST WRITTEN MENTION) (below, in a semicircle).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЛОХВИЦЯ
700 РОКІВ
ПЕРША ПИСЕМНА ЗГАДКА
Translation:
700 YEARS
FIRST WRITTEN MENTION
Engraver: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Maryna Kuts
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin commemorates an ancient town, which has a rich history, and which is located in Poltava oblast on the Lokhvytsia River. The town was first mentioned in historical sources in 1320 as an ancient Rus settlement on Pereiaslav territories. In the middle of the 17th century the town was granted Magdeburg rights and a coat of arms. During the national liberation struggle of the Ukrainian people the Lokhvytsia Cossack Community (Sotnia) took part in many battles as part of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi's army.Date of issue 27.08.2020
Interesting fact
The 5 Hryven (Lokhvytsia) 2020 coin from Ukraine features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Ukrainian folk instrument, the bandura, which is a stringed instrument that has been played in Ukraine for centuries. The reverse side of the coin features a beautiful representation of a lokhvytsia, which is a traditional Ukrainian wooden church tower. The coin's design is a celebration of Ukraine's cultural and architectural heritage, and it serves as a reminder of the country's rich history and traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Hryven (Lokhvytsia) 2020 coin.
