Ukraine 2009 10 Hryvnia Famous Families of Ukraine Galagan Family 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Ukraine 2009 10 Hryvnia Famous Families of Ukraine Galagan Family 1oz Silver Proof Coin

The coin is dedicated to a well-known family of the Galagans, at first high rank Cossacks and later noblemen, whose representatives became famous as public figures and patrons of arts promoting development of the Ukrainian culture and enlightenment. The famous Pavlo Galagan College was established thanks to Hryhorii Galagan’s efforts.

On the coin reverseagainst the background of the College building there are depicted some representatives of the Galagan family, namely Kateryna (to the left), Hryhorii (to the right) and Pavlo (his portrait is above within the locket); lower there is the family coat of arms; the coin has the following legends: the semicircular one above in Cryllic,Kateryna × Pavlo × Hryhorii); under the building – in Cryllic "College/of Pavlo Galagan" and below – "family of the Galagans".

On the coin obverse above there are the Small Coat of Arms of Ukraine and the semicircular legend: in Cryllic "National Bank of Ukraine"; in the centre there is depicted the family estate of the Galagans in Sokyryntsi; below – the coin denomination and issue year 10 hryvnias/2009.

This Ukraine 2009 10 Hryvnia Famous Families of Ukraine Galagan Family 1oz Silver Proof Coin is an asset to any collection.