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In circulation since May 30, 2003.
Technical description
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Denomination,
hryvnia |
Metal |
Weight,
g |
Diameter,
mm |
Quality |
Rim |
Mintage,
pieces |
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| 10 |
925 standard silver |
31.1 |
38.61 |
"proof" |
incised |
3 000 |
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Commemorative coin of 10 Hryvnias denomination is dedicated to the distinguished
middle-age fortified structure of 14th-15th centuries located in the former
capital of Soldai consulate of the city of Genoa in Crimea-Sudak. The fortress
majestic ramparts and towers had been constructed during 100 years and now
belong to the most attractive world monuments.
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On the coin obverse
obverse the fortress plan is depicted, in the centre of which on the background
of a conventionalized ornamentation there is a two-lined inscription: 10
ÃÐÈÂÅÍÜ; on both sides there are figures of a warrior with an arbalest (right)
and a wine-grower (left); to the left there is the Small State Emblem of Ukraine
and inscriptions: ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÀ (above), 2003 (left); beneath there is a designation
of metal - Ag 925 and its pure weight - 31,1, as well as the Mint logo of the
National Bank of Ukraine is depicted.
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On the coin reverse
the fortress is depicted on which background, beneath the dates - 14th-15th cc
are depicted, between which there is a heraldic board with emblems (of Genoa
doge, Genoese republic and consulate) which decorate one of the fortress towers.
Left of the fortress there is a merchant ship and circular inscriptions: ÑÓÄÀÊ
(above, left) and ÃÅÍÓÅÇÜÊÀ ÔÎÐÒÅÖß (beneath).
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Artist: Larysa Koren'. Sculptor: Volodymyr Atamanchuk.
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