10 kopek 2016 2ИВм — magnetic, from circulation
The circulation coin in brass-plated steel — attracted by a magnet — is worth 1–2 hryvnias. A non-magnetic aluminium-bronze coin of the same year (2016) comes from an NBU annual set.
Enlarge photoThe coin was struck with different dies, so its price depends on the variety: common ones are worth about face value, rare ones up to UAH 150.
| Variety | Distinctive feature | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2ИВм | magnetic, from circulation | Common | UAH 1–2 |
| 2ИВм | non-magnetic, from a mint set | Scarce | UAH 70–150 |
How to read the code: digits stand for the obverse die (the side with the trident), capital letters for the reverse die (the side with the denomination), the final letter or digit for the edge type. Codes follow I. Kolomiiets’ catalogue “Standard Coins of Ukraine”.
The circulation coin in brass-plated steel — attracted by a magnet — is worth 1–2 hryvnias. A non-magnetic aluminium-bronze coin of the same year (2016) comes from an NBU annual set.
Enlarge photoIn 2016 the coin was struck in two runs: the circulation coin in brass-plated steel, which sticks to a magnet, and the collector coin for the NBU annual set in non-magnetic aluminium bronze. Only the set coin is collectable — it does not turn up in circulation, while the circulation coin is worth face value.
Enlarge photoThe 10 kopek coin is a Ukrainian change coin, put into circulation on 2 September 1996 together with the hryvnia.
The coin exists in two fundamentally different versions:
The set version is rare due to the limited mintage (10,000 units) and the use of a metal alloy that had already been phased out of regular production for this denomination.
Coin discussion 10 kopek 2016 (0)
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