5 Hryven Antonov AN

2003 year


Nickel brass (German silver)	16.54 g	35 mm

Description

Issuer	Ukraine
Issuing bank	National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2003
Value	5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12
Currency	Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (German silver)
Weight	16.54 g
Diameter	35 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#14437
Rarity index	52%

Reverse

There is a depiction of AN-2 aircraft and circular inscriptions: above - ЛІТАКИ УКРАЇНИ (aircraft's of Ukraine); beneath - AN-2 and AN-2, between which there is AN logotype is depicted.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ЛІТАКИ УКРАЇНИ
АН-2 AN-2

Translation:
Airplanes of Ukraine
AN-2

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin is dedicated to the forerunner of all 'AN' aircraft's, one of the heaviest and most long-lived multi-purpose aircrafts for passenger and cargo carriage. The plane made its first flight on August 31, 1947 and its serial production began at the Kyiv Aviation Plant in 1949 (now - 'Aviant').There are developed 18 modifications of the aircraft which were exported to 23 countries of the world.

Interesting fact

The Antonov AN-2, which is featured on the coin, is a Soviet/Ukrainian utility aircraft that was first designed in 1947 and has been produced in various versions until 2001. It's known for its durability and versatility, and has been used for a wide range of purposes, including transportation, crop dusting, and even skydiving. The coin's design featuring the AN-2 is a nod to Ukraine's rich aviation history and the aircraft's enduring popularity.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2003	50000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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