5 Hryven Lighthouses of Ukraine
2021 year| Nickel brass (German silver) | 16.54 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#302031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
A compass rose is in the center against the azimuth circle symbolizing the right choice of route and its successful completion surrounded by images of lighthouses and respective names against the stylized waves: СТАНІСЛАВ-/АДЖИГОЛЬСЬКИЙ ЗАДНІЙ (Adziogol Lighthouse) (above, to the left), ЗМІЇНИЙ (Snake Island Lighthouse) (to the left), ЄВПАТОРІЙСЬКИЙ (Yevpatoriia Lighthouse) (below, to the left), МЕГАНОМСЬКИЙ (Meganom Lighthouse) (below), ІЛЛІНСЬКИЙ (Cape Saint Elias Lighthouse) (below, to the right), БИРЮЧИЙ (Lighthouse on Byriuchyi Island) (to the right); above are seagulls and the legend reading МАЯКИ/УКРАЇНИ (Lighthouses/of Ukraine).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МАЯКИ УКРАЇНИ
Engravers: Anatolii Demianenko, Luk`ianov Yurii
Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin celebrates navigation facilities, lighthouses. Ukraine is located on the intersection of trade routes of Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean basin with over 2,500 km of shoreline and has dozens of lighthouses, each with its own name, history, and shape. The lighthouses not only serve the shipping traffic, but are a part of Ukraine’s cultural heritage.Interesting fact
The 5 Hryven (Lighthouses of Ukraine) 2021 coin from Ukraine features a unique design that showcases the country's rich maritime history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a stunning depiction of a lighthouse, which symbolizes guidance and safety for sailors and travelers. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a compass, which represents the importance of navigation and exploration in Ukraine's history. The coin's unique design and symbolism make it a valuable collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics, maritime history, or Ukrainian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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