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The Kyiv Rus

The Kyiv Rus coin is dedicated to the origins of the Ukrainian statehood - the medieval Kyiv state of the 9th - 13th centuries, which was founded on its own social, economic, and cultural basis and occupied a prominent place in the history of Europe.

Ukraine 2016 The Kyiv Rus Nickel silver
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Above is the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine), the coin face value 5 ГРИВЕНЬ (5 hryvnias), the coin issue year 2016 (to the right), and the mint mark of the NBU Banknote Printing and Minting Works (to the left); in the center against a smooth background is a conventionalized crown that was worn by Kyiv princes and a floral ornament, below which is Ukraine`s small coat of arms.
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Against a smooth background is a conventionalized map inside a hoop, which symbolizes the union of Old Rus lands; against the background of the map is an official seal of Volodymyr the Great showing a trident; above is the semicircular legend КИЇВСЬКА РУСЬ (Kyiv Rus).
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UA699CM1
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€4.5
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50000
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16.54g
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35mm
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