Description
The commemorative coin of the National Bank of Ukraine "ZOLOCHIVSKYI ZAMOK" with a face value of 5 hryvnias (in souvenir packaging), is a part of the series "Architectural Monuments of Ukraine" & is dedicated to the bastion castle-fortress in Galicia, built in the first half of the XVII century - Zolochiv Castle, which represents a neo-Dutch type of defense structures. Located on a low hill, the castle once served both as a defense & a dwelling, i.e. it belongs to the "palazzo in fortezzo" type of monuments. The defensive structures of Zolochiv Castle include ramparts, bastions, a gate tower, a bridge, & a raveline. The Renaissance ensemble is created by the entrance tower, the Great Residential & Chinese palaces, which are one of the few examples of oriental architecture on the Ukrainian lands. Zolochiv Castle is a museum-reserve of the Borys Voznytskyi Lviv National Gallery of Art & is part of the Golden Horseshoe of Lviv Region tourist route. Description of the coin: The obverse of the coin features: above is the small State Emblem of Ukraine, below which is the inscription "UKRAINE"; above the emblem is the year of minting "2020"; to the right & left of the coin are towers with a stylized panorama of the castle; below is the denomination - "5 Hryvnia"; below to the right is the logo of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint. The reverse of the coin depicts the courtyard of the castle with a fountain & a sculptural composition of three cupids in the foreground, the Chinese Palace in the background, a statue of Neptune to the left & a statue of Aphrodite to the right; the inscriptions read: "ZOLochiv Castle" (below in a semicircle), "XVII century" (right). Characteristics of the coin: Denomination 5 hryvnia Material nickel silver (alloy of copper, nickel & zinc) Ribbed band Diameter (mm) 35.0 mm Weight (g) 16.54 g Year of minting 2020 Mintage 40000 The coin is in a souvenir box (bankable condition). Take a look at other things in my shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Petryka ⚠️ WARNING - Standard then It takes about 25 to 35 business days for delivery depending on your shipping location. ✽ Color may vary from screen to screen. Please read my shop policies before making your purchase. If you have any questions feel free to contact me :) Commemorative Coin Of Nbu "Zolochivskyi Zamok"|Ukrainian Souvenir Coin|For Lovers Numismatics|Historical Ukrainian Coin|Souvenir Package
