UKRAINE 20 HRYVNAS 1000 YEARS OF THE LIADOVA CAVE MONASTERY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Ukraine 20 hryvnas 1000 Years of the Liadova Cave Monastery silver proof 2013 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Ukraine Metal Purity: Ag925 Box: Yes Year of Issue: 2013 Weight: 62,2 CoA: Yes Face Value: 20 hryvnias Dimensions: 50 Quality: Proof Mintage: 3,000 New coin with capsule, CoA and box Series: Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine.The coin has been struck to commemorate the millennium of the Liadova Cave Monastery of Beheading of St. John the Baptist founded by Anthony of the Caves. It is one of the oldest orthodox monasteries and is often called Podolian Athos. The monastery lies on the left bank of the Dniester River near the village of Liadova, which is surrounded by unique natural sites in the middle reaches of the Dniester.Obverse: above, there is the semicircular legend (NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE); to the right, there is the Small National Coat of Arms of Ukraine, the coin`s issue year 2013, and a stylized composition with Antony of the Caves in the center, against the background of wing-like cliffs; beneath, there is an Old Rus ornament and the semicircular legend (TWENTY HRYVNIAS).Reverse: there is a composition consisting of a stylized fragment of the Cave Monastery, a cross procession of monks and pilgrims, a pigeon (to the left, above), and rays symbolizing the Holy Spirit. There is the circular legend (LIADOVA CAVE MONASTERY OF BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST). ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.