Catalog
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Hryven |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (German silver) |
| Weight | 16.54 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Taran Volodymyr, Haruk Sergiy, Haruk Oleksandr, Andriyanov Vitaliy Reverse: Taran Volodymyr, Haruk Sergiy, Haruk Oleksandr, Demyanenko Oleksandr |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#938, Zahreba#KM.5.210 |
| Obverse description | There is the Small State Emblem of Ukraine, under which the inscription UKRAINE; in the center on a mirror background, a font composition of the abbreviations of the UNR / ZUNR, whose letters are decorated with characteristic ornaments; At the bottom of the matte background, face value 5 / ГРИВЕНЬ, on the sides of which stylized plant ornament, the year of issue of the coin 2019 (beneath); The logo of the Banknote-Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (on the right on a mirror background). |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering | УКРАЇНА УНР ЗУНР 5 ГРИВЕНЬ 2019 |
| Reverse description | Reverse the dark background there is a fragment of the Act of Unity, singular / together merge / century inhabited / apart / part of a UKRAINE - / WEST-UKRAINIAN / PEOPLE`S REPUBLIC / (Galicia, Bukovina / and Hungarian UKRAINE) / I Dnepr / large UKRAINE . / EXPERIENCE / EYE-GOAL, / WHICH HOUSES / AND FOR WHICH UMIRALS / BEST SUNS / UKRAINE. Latent image in the text overviews Trident image. To the left and to the right of the inscription there are medallions bearing the symbols of the land: the left - Western Ukraine (left) and the Archangel Michael - Central Ukraine (to the right), from which stylized plant ornament in the form of laurel branches goes up, below the semicircular inscription 100 YEARS OF ACT OF UNITY. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering | ОДНИНІ ВОЄДИНО ЗЛИВАЮТЬСЯ СТОЛІТТЯМ ОДІРВАНІ ОДНА ВІД ОДНОЇ ЧАСТИНИ ЄДИНОЇ УКРАЇНИ- ЗАХІДНО-УКРАЇНСЬКА НАРОДНА РЕСПУБЛІКА (ГАЛИЧИНА, БУКОВИНА І УГОРСЬКА УКРАЇНА) І НАДДНІПРЯНСЬКА ВЕЛИКА УКРАЇНА. ЗДІЙСНИЛИСЬ ВІКОВІЧНІ МРІЇ, ЯКИМИ ЖИЛИ І ЗА ЯКІ УМИРАЛИ КРАЩІ СИНИ УКРАЇНИ. 100 РОКІВ АКТУ ЗЛУКИ |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
National Bank of Ukraine Banknote Printing and Minting Works, Kyiv, Ukraine (1998-date) |
| Mintage |
2019 - Special Uncirculated - 40 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1015584390 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 2019 5 Hryven coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Signing of the Unification Act (Act Zluky) on January 22, 1919. This pivotal event saw the Ukrainian People's Republic and the West Ukrainian People's Republic unite, symbolizing a profound aspiration for a sovereign and unified Ukrainian state. Issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, this coin underscores the enduring historical significance of national consolidation during a tumultuous period following World War I, celebrating a foundational moment in modern Ukrainian statehood.
Artistry: The design, created by Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, and Serhii Kharuk, with sculpting by Roman Chaikovskyi, exemplifies modern commemorative numismatic art. The reverse features a dynamic, stylized depiction of the historic signing, prominently showcasing the profiles of Symon Petliura and Yevhen Petrushevych, key figures in the unification. The obverse presents the small State Emblem of Ukraine, the denomination, and an ornamental composition symbolizing the unified state, rendered with a blend of historical reverence and contemporary aesthetic clarity.
Technical/Grading: Struck in nickel brass (German silver) with a substantial weight of 16.54 grams and a diameter of 35 millimeters, this coin exhibits excellent technical qualities typical of modern minting. Key high-points for grading include the intricate facial details of Petliura and Petrushevych on the reverse, the fine lines of the stylized document, and the sharp relief of the tryzub on the obverse. Collectors should seek examples with full strike definition, pristine fields, and sharp rims, as the robust alloy and precise striking ensure the preservation of its intricate design elements.