© National Bank of Ukraine
© National Bank of Ukraine
2 Hryvni Barbus Borysthenicus
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#141242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Dnieper Barbel against the backdrop of algae and pebbles.
Scripts: Cyrillic, Latin
Lettering:
МАРЕНА ДНІПРОВСЬКА
BARBUS BORYSTHENICUS
Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko
Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin commemorate the Dnieper Barbel, a fresh-water bottom-dwelling cyprinoid fish that tends to stay in groups. This endangered specie which is endemic to the Dnieper and Southern Bug basins, is on Ukraine’s List of Endangered Species and the European Red List.Souvenir packaging
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Interesting fact
The Barbus Borysthenicus, also known as the Ukrainian barb, is a species of fish that is native to Ukraine and is featured on the 2 Hryvni coin. It's a small fish that typically grows to around 10-15 cm in length and is found in the Dnieper River and its tributaries. The coin's design features an image of the fish swimming in the water, surrounded by aquatic plants.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Barbus Borysthenicus) 2018 coin.
