5 Hryven (Launch of the First Earth Satellite) – Ukraine
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 60th Anniversary of the Launching of the First Earth Satellite
Series: Cosmic Ukraine
Ukraine
Context
Year: 2017
Issuer: Ukraine 
Issuing organization: National Bank of Ukraine
Period:
(since 1991)
Currency:
(since 1996)
Total mintage: 50,000
Material
Diameter: 35 mm
Weight: 16.54 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel brass
Magnetic: No
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard862
Numista: #122384
Value
Exchange value: 5 UAH
Obverse
Description:
A smooth background features a stylized Earth image. Below, in a semicircle, are Ukraine's small coat of arms, the text "УКРАЇНА," the face value "5 ГРИВЕНЬ," the year 2017, and the NBU mint mark.
Inscription:
УКРАЇНА
5 ГРИВЕНЬ
2017
5 ГРИВЕНЬ
2017
Translation:
UKRAINE
5 HRYVEN
2017
5 HRYVEN
2017
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engraver: Vitalii Andriianov
Reverse
Description:
Satellite icon.
Inscription:
60-РІЧЧЯ ЗАПУСКУ ПЕРШОГО СУПУТНИКА ЗЕМЛІ
Translation:
60th Anniversary of the Launch of the First Earth Satellite
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engraver: Vitalii Andriianov
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| National Bank of Ukraine Banknote Printing and Minting Works | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 20,000 | ||
| 2017 | — | 30,000 | Special Uncirculated |
Series: Cosmic Ukraine
🌟 Uncommon