Catalog
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Year | 1995 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 200 000 Karbovantsiv (200 000 карбованців) |
| Currency | Karbovanets (1992-1996) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.35 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Oleksandr Khazov Reverse: Viacheslav Kharlamov |
| In circulation to | 16 September 1996 |
| Reference(s) | KM#9, Zahreba#KM.1.2 |
| Obverse description | There is the small State Emblem of Ukraine in the middle of the beads circumference decoration, framed with guelder-rose sprays. Above the State Emblem there is the year of issue -1996. Around the coin circumference there are inscriptions: НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ - above and 200000 КАРБОВАНЦІВ - underneath in two lines. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering |
НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ 1995 200000 КАРБОВАНЦІВ (Translation: National Bank of Ukraine) |
| Reverse description | In the center there is the photographic picture of Bohdan Khmelnytsky monument at the Sophia square in Kyiv. Around the circumference there is an inscription БОГДАН on the left, ХМЕЛЬНИЦЬКИЙ - on the right, 1595-1657 - against a background of the pedestal. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering |
БОГДАН ХМЕЛЬНИЦЬКИЙ (Translation: Bohdan Khmelnytsky) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1995 - Prooflike - 250 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 7277326380 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 200,000 Karbovantsiv coin from 1995 commemorates Bohdan Khmelnytsky (c. 1595–1657), a pivotal figure in Ukrainian history. As Hetman of the Zaporozhian Host, he led the Khmelnytsky Uprising in the mid-17th century, establishing the Cossack Hetmanate. His actions are foundational to modern Ukrainian statehood, though his legacy, including the Treaty of Pereyaslav, remains complex. Issued post-independence, this coin reflects Ukraine's celebration of its national heroes.
Artistry: The coin's design, executed by the mint's engravers, embodies a post-Soviet commemorative style, blending nationalistic realism with historical reverence. The obverse features the Ukrainian national emblem, the Tryzub, above the denomination and year of issue. The reverse presents a dignified, idealized portrait of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, capturing his iconic likeness. His name and life years are inscribed, reinforcing his status as a national icon. The aesthetic is one of solemn commemoration.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel (14.35 grams, 33 millimeters), this coin generally exhibits a robust strike. Key high-points for grading include Khmelnytsky's hair and facial features on the reverse, especially the nose and cheekbones, and the Tryzub's intricate elements on the obverse. While most examples show good detail, minor weakness can occasionally be observed in the highest relief areas. Fields are typically smooth, and the reeded edge is usually well-defined, contributing to collector appeal.