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Galagan Family
The coin is dedicated to a well-known family of the Galagans, at first high rank Cossacks and later noblemen, whose representatives became famous as public figures and patrons of arts promoting development of the Ukrainian culture and enlightenment. The famous Pavlo Galagan College was established thanks to Hryhorii Galagan’s efforts. Issued into circulation on October 29, 2009.
Obverse:
On the coin obverse there are the Small Coat of Arms of Ukraine and the semicircular legend: НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ (National Bank of Ukraine); in the centre there is depicted the family estate of the Galagans in Sokyryntsi; below – the coin denomination and issue year 10/ГРИВЕНЬ/2009 (10 hryvnias).
Reverse:
On the coin reverse against the background of the College building there are depicted some representatives of the Galagan family, namely Kateryna (to the left), Hryhorii (to the right) and Pavlo (his portrait is above within the locket); lower there is the family coat of arms; the coin has the following legends: the semicircular one above КАТЕРИНА 1826-1896 × ПАВЛО 1853-1869 × ГРИГОРІЙ 1819-1888 (Kateryna × Pavlo × Hryhorii); under the building – КОЛЕГІЯ/ПАВЛА ҐАЛАҐАНА (College/of Pavlo Galagan) and below – РІД ҐАЛАҐАНІВ (family of the Galagans).
Package (box, booklet, roll, etc.):
Package (box, booklet, roll, etc.):
Country:
Ukraine
Catalog ID:
UA479CM1
Value:
€45
Mintage:
7000
Quality:
Proof
Face value:
10 hryvnen
Purity:
0.925
Weight:
31.1g
Diameter:
38.61mm
Year:
2009
Type:
Commemorative coin
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Edge Lettering:
Ag 925, 31.1 g and the National Bank of Ukraine Mint logotype
Local program:
Famous Families of Ukraine
Designer:
Olexander Kharuk
Designer:
Sergii Kharuk
Designer:
Volodymyr Atamanchuk
Designer:
Volodymyr Taran
Source of information:
National Bank of Ukraine www.bank.gov.ua