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5 Hryven Magdeburg Right in Kyiv
1999 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 | 1999 |
| 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#14427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
There is a depiction of the monument to the Magdeburg Right in the city of Kyiv by the architect A.Melensky (1802-1808). There are the following inscriptions: МАГДЕБУРЗЬКЕ ПРАВО КИЄВА and 500 РОКІВ (Magdeburg Right in Kyiv).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
МАГДЕБУРЗЬКЕ ПРАВО КИЄВА
500 РОКІВ
Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko
Designer: Yurii Solominskyi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin is dedicated to the 500th anniversary of introduction of the Magdeburg Right in Kyiv. Kyiv had been governed by the Magdeburg Right from the early 15th century. One of the charters of the Grand Lithuanian Duke Olexander of 1499 confirmed the effect of legal municipal regulations, in accordance with which the towndwellers were governed by the members of the elective self-government and the court. The Magdeburg Right was effective in Kyiv till December 23, 1834.Interesting fact
The 5 Hryven (Magdeburg Right in Kyiv) 1999 coin from Ukraine features an image of the Magdeburg Rights, which were a set of town privileges granted to Kyiv by Prince Volodymyr the Great in 998. These rights allowed the city to govern itself and establish trade relationships with other cities, and they played an important role in the development of Kyiv as a major center of trade and commerce. The coin's design highlights the significance of these rights in Ukrainian history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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