5 Hryven (Poltava) 2001 front 5 Hryven (Poltava) 2001 back
5 Hryven (Poltava) 2001 photo
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5 Hryven Poltava

2001 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
2001
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#14430
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

In the coin upper part there is a panoramic picture of famous historic and architectural monuments of the city; in its lower - the city coat of arms within the frame of vegetable ornamentation, as well as inscriptions: ПОЛТАВА (Poltava) (above) and 1100 РОКІВ (1100 Years) (beneath).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ПОЛТАВА
1100 РОКІВ

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to the ancient city first mentioned in Ipatiiv chronicle under the name of Ltava. The latest archeological findings testify that the city was founded in the 9th century. Under the present name the city was first mentioned in 1430. In the 17th century it was granted the Magdeburg Right.

Interesting fact

The 5 Hryven (Poltava) 2001 coin from Ukraine features an image of the Poltava Battle Museum on its reverse side. The museum is dedicated to the Battle of Poltava, which took place in 1709 and is considered one of the most important battles in Ukrainian history. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the battle's 300th anniversary.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  50000 - - - - - -

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