Gold coin, 200 hryvnia. Ukraine, 1997. - Lot 31

Gold coin, 200 hryvnia. Ukraine, 1997. Obverse: a representation of the Trinity Gate Church of the Kiev Cave Lavra complex and a fragment of its main bell tower, with the Trident of Ukraine on the right. Above the face value, the year of issue 1996. On the circular edge, "UKRAINA - KIEVO-PETCHERSKA LAVRA". Reverse: fragments of wall paintings from the Trinity Church: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit and a representation of the Mother of God. At bottom, a panorama of Laure. On the left, the metal designation (Au) and title (900) and on the right, the precious metal weight in grams (15.55). Smooth edge. Fourth piece in the "Spiritual Treasures of the Ukraine" series. Date of issue 10.04.1997 Circulation: 20,000 copies (the highest volume of any Ukrainian gold coin). Gold 900 / 1000 (precious metal weight: 1/2 troy ounce) Diameter: 25 mm; Weight: 17.28 g The design is by Alexander Andreevich Ivakhnenko (1931 - 2003), author of the first stamps of independent Ukraine in 1992 and of the first commemorative coin in 1995. The coin was engraved by Christa Reiter, engraver at the Vienna Mint, where it was minted. It was the fifth and last gold coin to be minted at the Vienna Mint. Buyer's fees for gold coins and lots: 9.6% incl. VAT - 8% excl. Buyer's costs for silver lots: 20% incl. VAT - 16.67% excl.