Bandura

The coin is dedicated to a Ukrainian folk stringed musical instrument. Bandura is one of the most popular Ukrainian folk instruments and is famous since 15th century. Since 20-s of the 20th century bandura playing has experiencing revival. In circulation since December 23, 2003.

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Obverse: 
On the obverse relief surface, which symbolicaly depicts bandura strings, a Ukrainian song is reproduced as a conventionalized Baroque ornamentation. Above there is the small State Emblem of Ukraine, conventionalized inscriptions in Cossack type - УКРАЇНА; beneath: 2003, the coin mintage year, 5 ГРИВЕНЬ and the Mint logo of the National Bank of Ukraine.
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On the coin reverse bandura is depicted; around circumference there is Baroque ornamentation and a conventionalized inscription in Cossack type БАНДУРА.
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Catalog ID: 
UA233CM1
Krause ID: 
KM# 200
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€90
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30000
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Weight: 
9.4g
Diameter: 
28mm
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