5 Hryven – Ukraine
Ukraine
Context
Year: 2008
Issuer: Ukraine 
Issuing organization: National Bank of Ukraine
Period:
(since 1991)
Currency:
(since 1996)
Total mintage: 15,000
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard506
Numista: #68186
Value
Exchange value: 5 UAH
Bullion value: $44.53
Obverse
Description:
The design features a central Sun flanked by four spheres representing the seasons. To its left is the Small National Emblem of Ukraine, and to its right are the year 2008, the metal specification Ag 925, and the weight 15.55. The circumferential inscriptions read "НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ" above and "5 ГРИВЕНЬ" below, along with the Mint's logotype.
Inscription:
НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ
5 ГРИВЕНЬ
2008
5 ГРИВЕНЬ
2008
Translation:
NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE
5 HRYVNIAS
2008
5 HRYVNIAS
2008
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko
Reverse
Description:
A stylized lion with stars appears beside its constellation shape, topped by the zodiac symbol and the inscription "СУЗІР’Я/ЛЕВА" (Leo Constellation).
Inscription:
СУЗІР’Я ЛЕВА
Translation:
Constellation of the Lion
Script: Cyrillic
Language: Ukrainian
Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Animal> Feline |
| Astrology> Western astrological sign |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| National Bank of Ukraine Banknote Printing and Minting Works | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | — | 15,000 | Proof |
Series: Signs of the Zodiac
💎 Extremely Rare