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5 Hryven Zhytomyr Oblast
2012 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#41026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Image of the oblast's coat of arms and the circumferential legends.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЖИТОМИРСЬКА ОБЛАСТЬ
ЗАСНОВАНА У 1937 РОЦІ
Translation:
Zhytomyr oblast
established in 1937
Engraver: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
The coin is dedicated to Zhytomyrshchyna, an old region situated in the center of Ukraine on the border of the Forest Steppe and Polissia (Polesia). The economic potential basis of the Zhytomyr Oblast is diversified agriculture (cultivation of the grain crops, hop, flax) as well as production of porcelain and faience. The region is also rich in such natural resources as granite, ilmenite, quartzite, marble, etc.Interesting fact
The 5 Hryven (Zhytomyr Oblast) 2012 coin from Ukraine features a unique design that showcases the region's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a representation of the Zhytomyr Oblast's coat of arms, which includes a golden lion holding a cross and a sword, symbolizing the region's historical significance and cultural identity. The reverse side of the coin features an image of the Zhytomyr Oblast's main landmark, the Zhytomyr Castle, which was built in the 16th century and has been beautifully preserved to this day. The coin's bimetallic design, with a brass center in a copper-nickel ring, adds an extra layer of uniqueness to this already fascinating coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Hryven (Zhytomyr Oblast) 2012 coin.
