5 Hryven (Gemini) 2006 front 5 Hryven (Gemini) 2006 back
5 Hryven (Gemini) 2006 photo
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5 Hryven Gemini

2006 year
Silver (.925) 16.93 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16.93 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#97175
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

A styled image of Gemini with stars around them is depicted, to the left whereof is their Sign of Zodiac, to the right – the inscription: БЛИЗНЮКИ (Gemini)

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: БЛИЗНЮКИ

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coins are dedicated to one of the twelve Zodiac constellations - Gemini

Interesting fact

The 5 Hryven (Gemini) 2006 coin from Ukraine features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the traditional Ukrainian folk instrument, the bandura, while the reverse side features a stylized image of the Gemini constellation, which represents the twin brothers Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. This design was chosen to symbolize the dual nature of the coin, which has both numismatic and astrological significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  10000 - - - - - -

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