2 hryvnias

2022

Elizaveta Yaroslavna

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General

2022
24.03.2022
30 000

Coin type

12.8 гр.
31 мм

Description

Obverse
On the obverse of the coin are placed: at the top on a mirror background – the small State Emblem of Ukraine; in the center – an ornament with an interwoven trident adorning an iron axe with inlay, dated X–XIII centuries, on the right and left – stylized ornaments characteristic of medieval Scandinavia and the Kievan state, emphasizing close relationships and contacts between state entities; inscriptions: UKRAINE/2022 (under the coat of arms), the coin denomination is 2 and the graphic symbol of the hryvnia (below); the logo of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank (on the left against the background of the ornament).
Reverse
The reverse of the coin depicts a stylized image of Elizabeth Yaroslavna against the background of a decorative frieze made in the style of Scandinavian wood and stone carving, with scenes illustrating the military and poetic talents of her husband Garald Suvoroy; inscriptions imitating the ancient Scandinavian runic script are placed: ELYSIF QUEEN/NORWAY AND DENMARK (on both sides of the image of Elizabeth), OLISOVA ELIZABETH / YAROSLAVNA (below).
Edge
fluted
Description
Dedicated to the Kiev Princess, the eldest daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, during whose reign the Kiev-Russian state reached the peak of its power and who, for diplomatic purposes, concluded dynastic marriages that consolidated foreign policy alliances and raised the prestige of the state. In 1044, Elizabeth became the wife of the Norwegian king Harald Suvoroy, who during his first visit to Kiev fell in love with the princess and, having gained fame and treasures, returned for her. The second time Elizabeth Yaroslavna married the King of Denmark Sven II Estridsen after the death of Harald, who died during the battle. The main sources containing information about Elizabeth are the Icelandic royal sagas, Western chronicles and poems by Harald himself, which he composed in honor of Yaroslav's daughter.