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In circulation since May 30, 2002.
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 |
3 000 |
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Commemorative coins of 10 Hryvnias denomination is dedicated to Pylyp Orlyck
(1672 – 1742), a representative of Ukrainian noble family and Ivan Mazepa's
companion-in-arms, who became a Hetman in exile. He was the author of the first
Ukrainian constitution "Pacts and Code of Laws and Freedoms of Zaporizhzhia
Army" (1710), which is a historical document of political and legal thought of
Ukraine at the beginning of 18 th century, regulating principal
issues of state building in 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 heraldic figures of Michael the Archistrategos and crowned
lion, which are symbols of Kyiv and L'viv Cities. On the coin there are the
conventionalized inscriptions: ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÀ/ 2002/ 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 beads circle there a depiction of Pylyp Orlyck suppounded by his Cossack
companion-in-arms with his uplifted right hand holding an unfolded roll of
"Pacts and Code of Laws..."Between the coin external rim and the bead circle
there is an conventional inscription: ÏÈËÈÏ ÎÐËÈÊ and his years of life: 1672 -
1742 - beneath, to the left.
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Artist: Oleksander Ivakhnenko. Sculptors: Anzjey Novakovsky and Volodymyr
Demianenko.
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