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In circulation since March 31, 1999.
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 |
10 000 |
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The commemorative coins of 10 Hryvnias denomination is dedicated to Dmytro
Vyshnevetsky, the orthodox Prince and Cossack's military leader, who in 1556
built a fortress at the Dnipro River island of Mala Khortytsya and founded
Zaporizhya Sich.
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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: next to the small State Emblem of
Ukraine, the emblematic figures of Michael the Archistrategos and crowned lion
are located, which are symbols of Kyiv and Lviv Cities. Circular inscriptions
are split by baroque ornamentation: ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÀ, 10 ÃÐÈÂÅÍÜ, 1999, the designation
of precious metal - Ag 925 and its pure weight - 31,1.
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On the coin reverse
there is a figure of Vyshnevetsky, with a bow in his hand; to the right, his
Family Emblem and the Prince's date of death - 1563 are located. The
conventionalized circular inscription says: ÄÌÈÒÐÎ ÂÈØÍÅÂÅÖÜÊÈÉ (ÁÀÉÄÀ).
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Artist: Olexander Ivakhnenko. Sculptor: Roman Chaykovsky
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