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170 Years of the Kyiv National University

Coin is dedicated to the Kyiv National University named after Taras Shevchenko - one of the leading centres of education and science. Founded in 1834 this institution has made very significant contribution to the development of the Higher School, science and culture and to raising spirituality of the Ukrainian people. The University is associated with scientific activities of many well-known scientists, as well as with formation and development of distinguished scientific ideas and schools. In circulation since August 26, 2004.

Ukraine 2004 170 Years of the Kyiv National University Silver
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On the coins obverse there is a depiction of a composition in the form of a laser disk, in the centre of which there is the small State Emblem of Ukraine; on both sides of which there are objects and formulas symbolizing various sciences and the following inscriptions: УКРАЇНА (above in semicircle), 2004, 5 ГРИВЕНЬ (beneath), as well as the designation of metal: Ag 925, and its pure weight - 15,55 and the Mint logo of the National Bank of Ukraine.
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On the coins reverse there is the building of the university (1837-1843, architect V.Beretti) and the following inscriptions: КИЇВСЬКИЙ НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ (above in semicircle), under it  - 1834 and УНІВЕРСИТЕТ ІМЕНІ ТАРАСА ШЕВЧЕНКА (beneath in three lines).
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Catalog ID: 
UA263CM2
Krause ID: 
KM# 219
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€30
Mintage: 
7000
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0.925
Weight: 
15.55g
Diameter: 
33mm
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