Put into circulation: September 14, 2015
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Denomination
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Metal
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Weight, g
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Diameter, mm
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Quality class of coinage
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edge
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Mintage, pcs
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2
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nickel silver |
12.8 |
31
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special uncirculated |
corrugated |
30000 |
Series : Prominent personalities of Ukraine
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| The coin
commemorates the 170th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Karpenko-Karyi
(Tobilevych), one of the founders of the Ukrainian professional theater,
playwright, actor, stage director and public and cultural figure. Their
works, which are a whole era in Ukrainian drama, are considered
Real gems by actors and theater fans alike. |
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Obverse : above is
the small coat of arms of Ukraine and the following semicircular legend:
???????????? ???? ??????? (National Bank of Ukraine); In the center, on the stage covered with theatrical symbols, tragic and comic masks, there is a game in action; a
cartouche that says "The Master" and "One Hundred Thousand" and symbolizes the notable
talent of the playwright that hangs in the footlights area.
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Reverse : There is a composition that symbolizes Karpenko-Karyi's talent for stage direction and acting. The composition depicts Karpenko-Karyi as a puppeteer performing with puppets representing heroes of his works; On the right is an image of the playwright's family farm; above
there is the semicircular legend: ???? ????????-????? (Ivan Karpenko-Karyi)
and his years of life (1845 - 1907) (on the left).
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Designer : Mykola Kochubei
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Engraver : Volodymyr Demianenko, Sviatoslav Ivanenko
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