5 Hryven (Christianization of Kievan Rus) – Ukraine
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 1020th Anniversary of Christianization of Kievan Rus
Ukraine
Context
Year: 2008
Issuer: Ukraine 
Issuing organization: National Bank of Ukraine
Period:
(since 1991)
Currency:
(since 1996)
Total mintage: 45,000
Material
Diameter: 35 mm
Weight: 16.54 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel brass
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
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Numista: #29689
Value
Exchange value: 5 UAH
Obverse
Description:
Bank name above, value below Ukraine’s emblem; date on right, cross and inscriptions within rays.
Inscription:
НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ
П'ЯТЬ ГРИВЕНЬ
2008
ПРАВОСЛАВ’Я ІЗ КИЄВА ПО ВСІЙ РУСІ
П'ЯТЬ ГРИВЕНЬ
2008
ПРАВОСЛАВ’Я ІЗ КИЄВА ПО ВСІЙ РУСІ
Translation:
NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE
FIVE HRYVNIAS
2008
ORTHODOXY FROM KYIV THROUGHOUT ALL RUS'
FIVE HRYVNIAS
2008
ORTHODOXY FROM KYIV THROUGHOUT ALL RUS'
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engravers: Volodymyr Atamanchuk, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Reverse
Description:
Baptism scene with multiple figures, initial year below, top lettering.
Inscription:
ХРЕЩЕННЯ КИЇВСЬКОЇ РУСІ
988 РІК
988 РІК
Translation:
Baptism of Kyivan Rus
988 Year
988 Year
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engravers: Volodymyr Atamanchuk, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Designer: Sviatoslav Ivanenko
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Person> Religious figure |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| National Bank of Ukraine Banknote Printing and Minting Works | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | — | 45,000 | Special Uncirculated |
⭐ Somewhat Rare