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2 Hryvni Sandy Mole Rat
2005 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 | 2005 |
| 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#28895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
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 Vladimir Demyanets and features a unique relief of a mole rat emerging from a sandy burrow. The coin's design was meant to highlight the unique wildlife of Ukraine and raise awareness about the importance of conservation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Hryvni (Sandy Mole Rat) 2005 coin.
