2 Hryvni (Y. Slipyi) – Ukraine
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 125th Anniversary of Birth of Y. Slipyi
Ukraine
Context
Year: 2017
Issuer: Ukraine 
Issuing organization: National Bank of Ukraine
Period:
(since 1991)
Currency:
(since 1996)
Total mintage: 35,000
Material
Diameter: 31 mm
Weight: 12.8 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel brass
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
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Numista: #115744
Value
Exchange value: 2 UAH
Obverse
Description:
Ukraine's 2017 2-hryvnia coin features the mint mark and depicts two cathedrals: Rome's Santa Sofia a Via Boccea, built by Josef Slipyj, and Lviv's St. George's Cathedral, where he led and is buried.
Inscription:
УКРАЇНА
2 ГРИВНІ
2017
2 ГРИВНІ
2017
Translation:
UKRAINE
2 HRYVNIAS
2017
2 HRYVNIAS
2017
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engravers: Demjanenko Anatoly, Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Reverse
Description:
A portrait of Josef Slipyj, compressed between matte planes symbolizing his martyrdom, flanked by words from his testament.
Inscription:
ПАТРІАРХ ЙОСИФ СЛІПИЙ
1892 - 1984
1892 - 1984
Translation:
PATRIARCH JOSEPH THE BLIND
1892 - 1984
1892 - 1984
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engravers: Demyanenko Anatoly, Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Person> Religious figure |
| Building> Religious building |
| Event> Birth anniversary |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| National Bank of Ukraine Banknote Printing and Minting Works | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 35,000 | Special Uncirculated |
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