10 Hryven (Sandy Mole Rat) 2005 front 10 Hryven (Sandy Mole Rat) 2005 back
10 Hryven (Sandy Mole Rat) 2005 photo
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10 Hryven Sandy Mole Rat

2005 year
Silver (.925) 33.63 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
10 Hryven 10 UAH = USD 0.24
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.63 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3.28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#94040
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

There is a depiction of the rodent on the background of plants (left) and inscriptions: СЛІПАК ПІЩАНИЙ (above) and SPALAX ARENARIUS RESHETNIK (beneath).

Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin

Lettering:
СЛІПАК ПІЩАНИЙ
SPALAX ARENARIUS RESHETNIK

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to SPALAX ARENARIUS RESHETNIK, a rare species living only in the territory of Ukraine, which is on the endangered-species list of Ukraine, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and Europe

Interesting fact

The Sandy Mole Rat coin was designed by Ukrainian artist Volodymyr Demianenko and features a unique relief depiction of a mole rat emerging from a sandy burrow. The coin's design was intended to highlight the unique wildlife of Ukraine and raise awareness about the importance of conservation efforts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  8000 - - - - - -

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