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Sviatohirsky Lavra Monastery
The coin is dedicated to Sviatohirsky Assumption Monastery, a famous architectural and historical monument (17th - 19th cc), which in 2004 was given the Lavra status. The monastery, founded by the bottom of hills on the right bank of the Siversky Donets river, was first mentioned for the year 1624. The principle role in its architectural composition is played by St.Nicolas church (17th c.), the most ancient temple of the monastery, the main part of which is located inside a rock. In circulation since October 20, 2005.
Obverse:
On the coin obverse there is a depiction of the Miracle-working icon of Sviatohirska Mother of God, on both sides of which there are two angels holding gifts: coins, crosses, pendants, etc.; above there is a semicircular inscription: УКРАЇНА, to the right: the small State Emblem of Ukraine, to the left: 2005, the coin mintage year; beneath in semicircle ДЕСЯТЬ ГРИВЕНЬ, as well as Ag 925, designation of metal, 31,1, its pure weight and the Mint logo of the National Bank of Ukraine.
Reverse:
On the coin reverse the ancient Sviatohirsky Assumption Monastery is depicted on the river bank, which is located by the bottom of cretaceous hills, covered with thick forest and above there is a semicircular inscription: СВЯТО-УСПЕНСЬКА СВЯТОГІРСЬКА ЛАВРА.
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Country:
Ukraine
Catalog ID:
UA304CM2
Krause ID:
KM# 373
Value:
€70
Mintage:
8000
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
10 hryvnen
Purity:
0.925
Weight:
31.1g
Diameter:
38.61mm
Year:
2005
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Designer:
Mykolay Kochubey
Designer:
Volodymyr Demyanenko
Source of information:
National Bank of Ukraine www.bank.gov.ua