UKRAINE 5 UAH SVIATOHIRSK ASSUMPTION LAVRA MONASTERY CHURCH IN SOUTH AFRICA

Ukraine 5 UAH Sviatohirsk Assumption Lavra Monastery Church Coin 2005 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Ukraine Metal Purity:    Nickel Silver Box:   No Year of Issue:   2005 Weight:   16.54 CoA:   No Face Value:   5 hryvnias Dimensions:   35     Quality:   special uncirculated     Mintage:   45000   New coin with capsule The coin is dedicated to Sviatohirsk Assumption Monastery, a famous architectural and historical monument (17th - 19th cc), which was given the Lavra status in 2004. The monastery, founded at the bottom of the hill on the right bank of the Siversky Donets river, was first mentioned for the year 1624. The principle role in its architectural composition is played by St.Nicolas church (17th c.), the most ancient temple of the monastery, the main part of which is located inside a rock. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.