Catalogo
| Emittente | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1992-1996 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 2 Kopiikas (0.02 UAH) |
| Valuta | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composizione | Aluminium |
| Peso | 0.64 g |
| Diametro | 17.3 mm |
| Spessore | 1.2 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | Vasyl Lopata |
| In circolazione fino al | 1 October 2019 |
| Riferimento/i | KM#4a, Schön#23 |
| Descrizione del dritto | National arms NOTE: varieties exist in style of lettering. Spacing between date and rim differs. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Cyrillic |
| Legenda del dritto |
Україна 1993 (Translation: Ukraine 1993) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Value within wreath NOTE: varieties exist in style of lettering. Point above `i` either oval or round. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Cyrillic |
| Legenda del rovescio |
2 копійки (Translation: 2 Kopiikas) |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca |
Luhansk Cartridge Factory(Луганський патронний завод), Ukraine (1991-1996) Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Tiratura |
1992 - Very rare - 100 1993 - obv.: large & coarse lettering, rev.: small & fine lettering - 240 000 000 1993 - obv.: small & fine lettering, rev.: large & coarse lettering - 1994 - obv.: small & fine lettering, rev.: large & coarse lettering - 120 000 000 1996 - - 7 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 3847880650 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This 2 Kopiikas coin, dated 1992-1996, represents a foundational numismatic artifact from independent Ukraine's nascent period. Following the Soviet Union's dissolution in 1991, Ukraine established its sovereign monetary system. These initial Kopiikas, alongside the Hryvnia, replaced transitional karbovanets coupons, symbolizing a critical step in economic self-determination. The lack of a mintmark is characteristic of early issues, reflecting the immediate need for national currency during geopolitical transition.
Artistry: The coin's design, attributed to Vasyl Lopata (obverse) and Borys Maksymov (reverse), embodies a post-Soviet nationalistic aesthetic, drawing deeply from Ukrainian heraldry and cultural symbolism. The obverse proudly displays the Tryzub, the national emblem, rendered with clear, bold lines. The reverse features the denomination and year encircled by a stylized wreath of oak leaves and kalyna berries, a motif rich in historical and folkloric significance, underscoring the new nation's distinct visual identity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in lightweight aluminium (0.64 gg, 17.3 mmmm), this coin is susceptible to specific technical strike characteristics. High-points for grading include the Tryzub's upper prongs and central element on the obverse, and the numerals' raised edges and intricate details of the kalyna berries and oak leaves on the reverse wreath. Due to aluminium's soft nature and small flan, specimens often exhibit weak strikes on finer details, particularly within the wreath. Bag marks and circulation wear are common.