2 Hryvni 15th Summer Paralympic Games
2017 year| Nickel brass (German silver) | 12.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 2 Hryvni 2 UAH = USD 0.049 |
| Currency | Hryvnia (1996-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (German silver) |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#129156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Against the backdrop of a conventionalized wavy ribbon is a Paralympian athlete holding a bat in his hand, next to the athlete is the legend: Ріо-де-Жанейро (Rio de Janeiro); to the left of the athlete is the semicircular legend: XV ПАРАЛІМПІЙСЬКІ ІГРИ (15th Paralympic Games); above is the emblem of the Ukrainian Paralympic Movement and the year when the games were held - 2016.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
XV ПАРАЛІМПІЙСЬКІ ІГРИ
Ріо-де-Жанейро
2016
Engravers: Volodymyr Atamanchuk, Anatolii Demianenko
Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin commemorates the Summer Paralympic Games, which are held every four years by the International Paralympic Committee. A total of 172 Ukrainian Paralympians competed in 15 sports at the 15th Summer Paralympic Games, which were held in Rio de Janeiro. The Ukrainian national team took third place overall, winning a record number of medals. Ukrainian Paralympic athletes set 109 records in three sports: swimming, athletics and powerlifting, of which 22 were world records, 54 European records, and 32 Paralympic records.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that highlights the Paralympic Games, which is a major international multi-sport event involving athletes with physical disabilities. The coin's design includes an image of a person in a wheelchair participating in a Paralympic sport, surrounded by the words "15th Summer Paralympic Games" in Ukrainian. This coin serves as a symbol of Ukraine's commitment to promoting inclusivity and accessibility, and it is a valuable collector's item for anyone interested in Paralympic sports or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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