UKRAINE Pylyp Orlyk 1 oz silver 2002 Start Price USD 475.00 Current Price USD 475.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 Location London, ON See more about 'UKRAINE Pylyp Orlyk 1 oz silver 2002' Description You are bidding on a stunning 10 Hryven' Proof 1 oz. silver coin from 2002, dedicated to Pylyp Orlyk, the writer of the Ukrainian (Rus') constitution in exile.  By the way, Orle airport in Paris is named after Orlyk's grandson. Присвячена представникові українського шляхетського роду, сподвижнику І.Мазепи, який став гетьманом у вигнанні - Пилипу Орлику (1672 - 1742 рр.), автору першої української конституції "Пакти та конституції законів та вольностей Війська Запорозького…" (1710), яка є історичною пам'яткою політично-правової думки України початку XVIII ст., що регламентувала основні питання державного будівництва в Україні. The mintage is extremely low - only 3 000 coins minted.  You can rarely find coins in North America with such a low mintage.  Don't hesitate in owning such a Ukrainian treasure.  Ukrainians are now starting to buy back their coins, so snag one while they are still affordable.  The diameter is 3.861 cm (1.52 inches) with a weight of 31.1 grams (1 ounce).  This coin comes with a display case and certificate #1338 from the NBU.  Catologue price is over $500.00.  This is my last one. Ukrainian commemorative coins are really tough to come across, so don't pass this opportunity by if you are a collector. Please read the conditions of sale and bid only if you agree to those conditions. Sorry for the poor scan, but the coin you will receive has a tiny bit of oxidation where i noted in the scan below.  Silver tends to do this, but this in no way reduces the grade or beauty of the coin.       Conditions of sale: Because this is a silver coin, winning bidder MUST add registered mail postage from approx. $15.00 - $35.00 US for shipping and handling depending on the destination within our crazy little world.  Check, money order are prefered methods of payment.  Paypal also accepted.  Only Paypal payments outside of North America. Ask about other possible forms of payment. Seller holds the right to wait for checks to clear before shipping. Thank-you for your interest. Shipping will be combined for multiple winning auctions. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. Place a Bid!