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In circulation since February 30, 2001.
Technical description
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Denomination, hryvnia |
Metal |
Weight, g |
Diameter, mm |
Quality |
Rim |
Mintage, pieces |
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| 10 |
925 high standard silver |
31.1 |
38.61 |
"proof" |
incised |
5 000 |
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Commemorative coin of 10 Hryvnias denomination is dedicated to Ivan Mazepa
(1687-1709), the Hetman of the left-bank Ukraine, a well-known public and
political figure, patron of education and art, the person of hard and dramatic
fate, who tried to conduct prudent but consistent policy, geared to winning of
independence of Ukraine.
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On the coin obverse
there is the composition similar to the whole Series of coins which embodies the
National idea of the Unified Ukraine: the small State Emblem of Ukraine is
supported by the figures of Michael the Archistrategos and crowned lion, which
are symbols of Kyiv and Lviv Cities. On the coin there are the
conventionalized inscriptions: ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÀ, 2001,10, ÃÐÈÂÅÍÜ, the Mint logo, as well
as the designation of precious metal - Ag 925 and its pure weight - 31,1.
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On the coin reverse
within the beads circle there is a portrait of the Hetman with a bulava
(Hetman's baton); his family emblem to the right and a cathedral to the left.
There are circular conventionalized inscriptions: ²ÂÀÍ ÌÀÇÅÏÀ and 1644-1709.
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Artist: Oleksander Ivakhnenko. Sculptor: Volodymyr Demianenko.

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