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Ivan Sirko

Commemorative coins of 10 Hryvnias denomination is dedicated to the outstanding Cossack military leader and active participant of liberation war of 1648 – 1654, the famous ataman of Zaporizhzhia Sich, who used to organize successful campaigns against Crimean khanate and Black Sea turkish fortresses. Due to his inherent cleverness and great talent, Ivan Sirko (date of birth is unknown, died in 1680) became one of the most outstanding statesmen and diplomats of his time.
In circulation since February 26, 2002.

Ukraine 2002 Ivan Sirko
Obverse: 
On the coin obverse there is the composition general 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 emblematic 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: УКРАЇНА, 2002, 10, ГРИВЕНЬ, the Mint logo, the designation of precious metal - Ag 925 and its pure weight - 31,1.
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On the coin reverse within the frame of beads there is a depiction of the battle scene: Cossack horsemen under the command of Ivan Sirko (to the right) follow the enemy which is depicted on half moon background. Between the coin external edging and the bead half circle there is a conventionalized inscription: ІВАН СІРКО, beneath there is his death date: 1680.
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Catalog ID: 
UA191CM1
Krause ID: 
KM# 145
Value: 
€210
Mintage: 
3000
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0.925
Weight: 
31.1g
Diameter: 
38.61mm
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