3676) Ukraine: Patron Saint Archangel Michael and Soldiers Feature on a 10 Grivna Silver Premium Uncirculated Collector Coin: Date of Coin issue: 28.12.2024:

3676) Ukraine: Patron Saint Archangel Michael and Soldiers Feature on a 10 Grivna Silver Premium Uncirculated Collector Coin: Date of Coin issue: 28.12.2024:

The National Bank of Ukraine release new silver proof coins featuring Archangel Michael and the defence of the Nation.

The Archangel and soldiers are the focus on the obverse side.

First minted in 2011, the coins featuring Archangel Michael were released as bullion type investment coins in gold and silver and in weights ranging from one ounce in silver and from 1/10th up to one ounce in gold. 

The overall design is dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel, the supreme Angel in Christianity and greatly revered in Ukraine. 

According to belief within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Saint Michael the Archangel (Архангел Михаїл) was instrumental in the struggle against Satan - hence, the name "Arkhystratyh Mykhail", (meaning the Supreme Commander Michael). 

He was believed to have taken thunder away from Satan and handed it over to Saint Elijah who in Ukrainian folk mythology took on certain traits of Perun, the ancient god of thunder. 

Ukrainians later adopted Saint Michael as the patron saint of hunters and also protector of the city of Kyiv.

 The Commemorative Coin:

The Reverse side of the 10 Grivna Silver Coin depicts a standing image of the Taxiarch or Brigadier, Archangel Michael, patron saint of Ukraine. 

Also included in the design as a reminder of the current battle for defence of the nation are stylised silhouettes of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the right and left of the central figure. 

Above head are images of helicopters and below are anti-tank barriers which are more commonly known as ‘hedgehogs’. 

Along the lower periphery is the stylised inscription "ЗА НАС І ДУШІ ПРАВЕДНИХ, І СИЛА АРХІСТРАТИГА МИХАЇЛА" ("for us and the souls of the righteous and the power of Archangel Michael") which is in reference to a quote from the Ukrainian author Taras Shevchenko and his poem entitled Haidamacy, published in 1841. 

The added elements to the design emphasise Ukraine’s current struggle fighting for its sovereignty and continued independence. 

The Obverse side of the 10 Grivna Silver Coin features the current logo of the National Bank which includes the text "НацЖональний Банк України 2024". 

The logo is centred and surrounded with elements of design such as the MM-14 camouflage pattern used on the uniform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine which is also known as Ukrainian Pixel. 

Superimposed over the camouflage is a stylised contemporary laurel wreath, symbolising glory and victory which encircles the Bank’s logo. 

Above the logo and separating the branches of the wreath is a small coat of arms of Ukraine and just below is the text "УКРАЇНА (Ukraine)". 

Below the logo is the coins’ denomination "10₴".

The specifications of this Silver coin are:

Denomination  Metal       Weight    Diameter Quality    Mintage Limit

10 Grivna .999 Silver      31.1 g.     38.6 mm.      Premium UNC  10,000 pieces

- Available from the 28th December, each coin is encapsulated and accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Links:Links to other posts on Ukrainian Coins/Banknotes on this Blog:

1) 100th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Revolution: A 5 Hryvnia Nickel-Silver Commemorative Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 22.03.2017

2) Ukraine: Centenary Celebrations of the first postage stamps issued in 1918, commemorated on a new Cupro-Nickel Collector Coin of 5 Hryvnia issued on 25.09.2018

3) 100th Anniversaries of both the Ukrainian Revolution (1917-1921) and introduction of the first Banknotes of an independent Ukraine (1917): A Commemorative Banknote of 100 Hryvnia issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 17.12.2018

4) A 1,000 Hryvnia Banknote from Ukraine, to be issued by the National Bank of Ukraine: This Banknote will be a part of a family of 6 circulating Banknote and 6 Coin denominations, making for a total of 12 denominations in circulation (reduced from 17 denominations in circulation at present): Banknote issue date: 25.10.2019

5) Palanok Castle, Ukraine: A set of two coins in the denominations of 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-mickel) and 10 Hryvnia (Silver) issued by the National Bank of Ukraine commemorating one of Ukraine's most well known landmarks: Coin issue date: 26.02.2019

6) Zolochiv Castle, Ukraine: "Architectural Monuments" Commemorative Coin Series features the historic castle: A 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel) and 10 Hryvnis (Silver) Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, minted by the Ukrainian Mint: YEar of Coin issue: 2020

7) "Sovka roskoshnaja" ("Staurophora celsia") Moth, Ukraine: Sterling Silver Proof (10 Hryvnia) and Cupro-nickel (2 Hrvynia) coins issued under its "Native Flora and Fauna Coin Series" by the National Bank of Ukraine

8) 1075 years since Princess Olga (890-969 AD), Ukraine: A Silver Proof Coin brought out by the National Bank of Ukraine,minted by the Ukrainian Mint: Year of issue: 2020

9) 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence (1991-2021): National Bank of Ukraine has issued four Coin Variants celebrating the Milestone - 250 Hryvnia (Gold), 50 & 10 Hyrvnia (Silver), 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel/German Silver): Date of Coins issue: 17.08.2021

10) 80 Years since the Babyn Yar Massacres by the Nazi War Machine, Ukraine: Two Coins in the denominations of 10 and 5 Hyvrnias issued ny the National Bank of Ukraine paying a tribute to the victims of the Nazi Barbaric Ideology: Date of Coins issue: 27.09.2021

11) Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022

12) Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg", Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin features the Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2022

13) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is issuing a set of five Coins to honour the Armed Forces and Civilians who have fought valiantly for over 100 days

14) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: A Silver Medal issued by the Vatican City State Mint (Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica Governerato (CFN) - Stato della Vatican City) on the theme of "Peace in Ukraine": Date of Medal issue: 20.05.2022

15) Candidate Status for EU Membership granted to Ukraine: 10 Hryvnia Silver Proof Coins and 5 Hryvnia Cupro-nickel Coins have been issued by the National Bank of Ukraine: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

16) A 20 Hryvnia Banknote marks the First Anniversary of Russia's invasion on Ukraine on 24.02.2022: Banknote issued by The National Bank of Ukraine (Central Bank of Ukraine): Date of Banknote issue: 24.02.2023

17) "Friendship and Brotherhood is the greatest Wealth"; Poland and Ukraine: A 10 Zlotych (Silver) Proof and a 10 Grivnia (Silver) heart-shaped Coins jointly showcase both the countries' mutual friendship and as a symbol of solidarity: Date/Year of Coins issue: 24.08.2023

18) Ukraine: Patron Saint Archangel Michael and Soldiers feature on a 10 Grivna Silver Premium Uncirculated Collector Coin: Date of Coin issue: 28.12.2024

Links on posts from Poland:

1) Currency & Coinage of Poland: Zloty and Grosz

2) Honouring Marie Curie: A 20 Zloty Banknote issued by Norodowy Bank Polski in 2011 on the 100th Anniversary of her winning the Nbel Prize for Chemistry in 1911

3) Honouring Frederic Francois Chopin on his 200th Birth Anniversary with the issue of a 20 Zloty Banknote by Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland) in 2010 

4) King Sigismund III Vasa 100 Gold Ducats: "History of Polish Coins" Series: minted by Mint of Poland for the Narodowy Bank Polski, issued on 12.07.2017

5) George Sand, Author: "Women of France Coin Series": Third Coin in the series issued by the Monnaie de Paris, France on 04.05.2018

6) Krakow's National Museum, Poland: 140th Anniversary: A Silver Proof 20 Zlotych Coin issued by the National Bank of Poland (Narodowy Bank Polski): Coin issue date: 2019

7) Poland: Rectangular Ingot-shaped Gold Coins of 100 Zloty mark the return/repatriation of Polish Gold Reservesonto Polish soil from England: Coins issued by "Naradowy Banki Polski" (National Bank of Poland - NBP): Date of Coin issue: 18.12.2019

8) Pope John Paul II (18.05.1920 - 02.04.2005), Poland: Commemorating his Birth Anniversary Centenary (1920-2020) with the issue of 500 Zlotych Gold Proof Coin and 10 Zlotych (x2) Silver Proof Coins: Date of Coins issue: 14.05.2020

9) St. Mary's Basilica, Krakow, Poland: 700th Anniversary of its consecartion: 50 Zlotych Silver Proof Collector Coin and a 5 Zlotych Bimetallic Corculation Coin issued by the National Bank of Poland, minted by the Mint of Poland: Date of Coins issue: 22.05.2020

10) "Great Polish Rulers - A Rectangular Coin set, Poland: The National Bank of Poland has issued this set of six Silver Proof Coins based on the designs of the country's currently circulating Zloty Banknotes: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.06.2022

11) Stanislaw August Poniatowski, Poland: "The Treasures of Stanislaw August Coin Series": 500 Zloty (Gold) and 50 Zloty (Silver) Coins issued by the National Bank of Poland: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

12) Nicolaus Copernicus (19.02.1473 - 24.05.1543), Astronomer, Economist & Polymath, Poland: "Great Polish Economists Banknote Commemorative/Collector Banknote Series": A 20 Zloty (PLN) Banknote issued by the "Narodowy Bank Polski" ("National Bank of Poland"): Date of Banknote issue: 09.02.2023

13) Stanislaw Lem (12.09.1921-27.03.2006), Polish writer of hard science-fiction genre, philosopher and futurologist, Republic of Malta: Four Coin Variants issued to commemorate his works, minted by the Gdansk Mint, Poland on behalf of the Central Bank of Malta: Date/Year of Coins issue: May/June 2023

14) "In Poland I believe" - (The Polish Family), Poland: 10 zl (10 Zlotych) Silver Proof Coin wth Applied Colour (PAC) minted by the Mint of Poland at their facilities in Warsaw, on behalf of the National Bank of Poland) ("Narodowy Bank Polski"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.05.2023

15) 10 Zlotych Gold Coins issued by the National Bank of Poland (Narodowy Bank Polski), Poland: First Coins in the Banknotes in Circulation Coin Series": Date/Year of Coins issue: 06/2023

16) Centenary Anniversary of the Establishment of the Bank of Poland in commemorated on New Silver Proof Coins

The Punk Universe Banknote/Voucher Series:

16) i) "Cyberpunk", Poland: The Banknote/Voucher Series titled - "The Punk Universe": A 0 (Zero) denominated Collector Banknote brought out by the Mint of Gdansk, Poland: Date/Year of Banknote issue: 04/2022

16) ii) "Silkpunk", Poland: The Banknote Series titled - "The Punk Universe": A 0 denominated Collector Banknote/Voucher brought out by thr Mint of Gdansk, Poland: Date/Year of Banknote issue: 05/2023

17) City of Lodz, Poland: 600th Anniversary celebrations (29.07.1473-29.07.2023): 10 Zl (Zlotych) Silver Proof Coin celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

18) "Friendship and Brotherhood is the greatest Wealth"; Poland and Ukraine: A 10 Zlotych (Silver) Proof and a 10 Grivnia (Silver) heart-shaped Coins jointly showcase both the countries' mutual friendship and as a symbol of solidarity: Date/Year of Coins issue: 24.08.2023

19) Soviet Red Army invasion of Poland in collusion with the Third Reich and the Polish heroic Defence, Poland: The Mint of Poland has minted a Silver Oxidised Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Remembrance Coin on behalf of the National Bank of Poland which highlight the WWII-era Polish Defence: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05.09.2023

20) 30th Anniversary of departure of Soviet troops from Polish soil, Poland: 10 Zlotych Silver Proof Coins mark an important National Anniversary which reestablished Democracy in the country: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.09.2023

21) More Coins Found at Wislica, Poland

Links to some other posts on Kazakhstan coins on this Blog:

1) Astana, Kazakhstan: 20th Anniversary celebration of the Capital City of Kazakhstan (06.05.1998-06.05.2018): Silver 5000 Tenge Kilo Coin, 500 Tenge Silver Coin and 100 Tenge Cupro-Nickel Coin issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on 20.06.2018

2) New Coins of Kazakhstan - 2019 issue, brught out by the National Bank of Kazakhstan which include text in the Latin Alphabet, replacing the Cyrillic based Alphabet on previously/presently circulating issues: Coin Series issue date: 26.04.2019

3) 20,000 Tenge Commemorative Banknote, Kazakhstan: 30th Anniversary of Independence (1991-2021): The National Bank of Kazakhstan has issued a 20,000 Tenge Commemorative Banknote celebrating the country's independence from the USSR: Date of Banknote issue: 01.12.2021

4) Balkhash perch ("Perca schrenkii"), Kazakhstan: 1,000 Tenge Silver Proof Coins with unique three-dimensional relief features Balkhash perch and Cupro-nickel 200 Tenge Coins feature Natural Wildlife and fauna of the country: Year of Coin issue: 2023

5) Kazakhstan (or the Republic of Kazakhstan): A 5000 Tenge Banknote issued by the Central Bank of Kazakhstan on 22.12.2023

Links to some other posts on Kazakhstan coins on this Blog:

1) Astana, Kazakhstan: 20th Anniversary celebration of the Capital City of Kazakhstan (06.05.1998-06.05.2018): Silver 5000 Tenge Kilo Coin, 500 Tenge Silver Coin and 100 Tenge Cupro-Nickel Coin issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on 20.06.2018

2) New Coins of Kazakhstan - 2019 issue, brught out by the National Bank of Kazakhstan which include text in the Latin Alphabet, replacing the Cyrillic based Alphabet on previously/presently circulating issues: Coin Series issue date: 26.04.2019

3) 20,000 Tenge Commemorative Banknote, Kazakhstan: 30th Anniversary of Independence (1991-2021): The National Bank of Kazakhstan has issued a 20,000 Tenge Commemorative Banknote celebrating the country's independence from the USSR: Date of Banknote issue: 01.12.2021

4) Balkhash perch ("Perca schrenkii"), Kazakhstan: 1,000 Tenge Silver Proof Coins with unique three-dimensional relief features Balkhash perch and Cupro-nickel 200 Tenge Coins feature Natural Wildlife and fauna of the country: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Posts on Transnistria:

1) Transnistria (or the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic): 25th Anniversary of the Trans-Dniester Ruble: A One Ruble Commemorative Banknote issued by the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank celebrating the milestone: Year of Banknote issue: 2019:

Posts on Russia:

1) A 100 Rouble Banknote issued by Russia to commemorate the XXII Winter Olympics - (07-23 February 2014) held at Sochi, Russia

2) Commemorative Coins issued when the 1980 22nd Summer Olympics were held in Moscow (19.07.1980 to 03.08.1980)

3) 2018 "Federation Internationale de Football Association" (FIFA) World Cup being held in Russia between 14.06.2018 &15.07.2018: Some Coins and stamps issued by Russia, Australia, Hungary, Spain & France to commemorate the Tournament/Championship

4) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Kholmogory post road (Arkhangelsk - Vologda - Yaroclavi - Moscow), Russia: Europa 2020 theme: A stamp brought out by "Pochta Rossii"(Russian Post) featuring this important post road: Date of Stamp issue: 15.01.2020

5) Russia celebrates the "Return" Of Crimea to Russia in 2014, by issuing a circulation 5 Ruble Coin in 2019

6) 44th Chess Olympiad held in Russia (24.07.2020 to 30.08.2020), Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a stamp commemorating the first online Olympiad held in 2020 for the first time in its history: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

7) Yuri Gagarin, Cosmonaut, Russia: 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's landmark first manned flight into space: Central Bank of Russia has celebrated the milestone with a 25 Ruble Silver Coin minted by the St. Petersburg Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) Cherepanov Steam Locomotive - 1834", Russian Federation: "The Inventions of Russia Coin Series": The First Coin in the 3 Ruble Silver Coin Series issued by the Bank of Russia depicts the Steam Locomotive: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.08.2021

9) "Lukomorye -Learned Cat, a Mermaid, Kashchey, Baba - Yaga and a Warlock", Russia: EUROPA 2022:"Stories and Myths" Theme: Pochta Rossi (Russian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp of 55.00 Ruble, depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 20.01.2022

10) A 100 Ruble/Rouble Banknote, Russia: The Central Bank of Russia has issued a new 100 Ruble/Rouble Banknote for general circulation: Daye/Year of Banknote issue: 30.06.2022

11) 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia: A 100 Ruble commemorative Banknote issued by the Bank of Russia: Date/Year of Banknote issue: 22.05.2018

12) Coin Constellation - 2021, Russia: Fifteenth (XV) Coin Constellation Awards Competition held from 15.02.2021 to 14.04.2021

13) Second International Tiger Forum (05092022), held at Vladivostok, Russia: India Post has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) commemorating the event: Date of stamp issue: 05.09.2022

To view a few posts on previous COTY and Coin Constellation (Russia) winners, please visit the following links:

1) Did You Know Series (25): The prestigious Krause Publications Annual World Coin Competition - Winners of the COTY 2015 and other 10 Category winners

2) Krause Publications Awards Coin of the Year and other Category winners - 2016

3) Coin of the Year and winners of the 10 sub-categories- 2017

4) Coin of the Year Awards - 2018 (COTY - 2018): i) A 5 Euro Polymer Coin from Germany is the winner of Coin of the Year 2018; ii) Other category winners.

5) Coin of the Year Awards - 2019 (COTY 2019): i) A 50 Euro Silver coin from France is the Winner of Coin of the Year - 2019; ii) Other Category Winners.

6) 37th Annual Coin of the Year 2020 (COTY) Nominees: The Prestigious Kraus Publications Annual Award Competition which selects the winning coins in 10 different categories & from among the winners - the "Coin of the Year"

7) Coin Of The Year (COTY) 2021: i) A Moon Landing Silver themes Coin minted by the US Mint is the COTY-2021 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

8) Coin Constellation - 2021, Russia: Fifteenth (XV) Coin Constellation Awards Competition held from 15.02.2021 to 14.04.2021

9) Coin Of The Year (COTY - 2022): i) "The Gold of the Pharoahs 100 Euro Gold Coin from the Austrian Mint, Vienna is the COTY-2022 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

10) Coin Of The Year Awards - 2023 (COTY): Category Winners

11) Coin of the Year (COTY), Ukraine: 30th Anniversary of Independence - A 5 Hryvnia Silver Coin celebrating 30 Years of Independence from the Russian Federation, issued in 2021 by the National Bank of Ukraine is the "Coin of the Year" for 2023