2 Hryvni (V. Sosyura) – Ukraine
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of Birth of V. Sosyura
Ukraine
Context
Year: 1998
Issuer: Ukraine 
Issuing organization: National Bank of Ukraine
Period:
(since 1991)
Currency:
(since 1996)
Total mintage: 20,000
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: #31820
Value
Exchange value: 2 UAH
Obverse
Description:
The Small State Emblem of Ukraine, framed by guelder-rose sprays, is centered on the coin. Above it is the year 1998. The circumferential inscriptions "УКРАЇНА" and "2 ГРИВНІ" are separated by ornamentation.
Inscription:
УКРАЇНА
1998
2 ГРИВНІ
1998
2 ГРИВНІ
Translation:
UKRAINE
1998
2 HRYVNIAS
1998
2 HRYVNIAS
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engraver: Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Designer: Oleksandr Ivakhnenko
Reverse
Description:
Against a backdrop of paper sheets with guelder-rose sprigs, a portrait of Volodymyr Sosyura appears. Inscriptions: "ВОЛОДИМИР СОСЮРА" curves left, "1898-1965" is at right, and "ЛЮБІТЬ УКРАЇНУ" from his famous poem is below.
Inscription:
ВОЛОДИМИР СОСЮРА
1898-1965
ЛЮБІТЬ УКРАЇНУ
1898-1965
ЛЮБІТЬ УКРАЇНУ
Translation:
Volodymyr Sosiura
1898-1965
Love Ukraine
1898-1965
Love Ukraine
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engraver: Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Designer: Mykola Kochubei
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Art> Literature |
| Event> Birth anniversary |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| National Bank of Ukraine Banknote Printing and Minting Works | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | 20,000 |
⭐ Rare