5 Hryven (Ukrainian Fire Engine) 2016 front 5 Hryven (Ukrainian Fire Engine) 2016 back
5 Hryven (Ukrainian Fire Engine) 2016 photo
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5 Hryven Ukrainian Fire Engine

2016 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
2016
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, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#94394
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

There is a color fire engine with firefighters sitting inside it.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ПОЖЕЖНИЙ АВТОМОБІЛЬ
100 РОКІВ

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin commemorates the introduction of the first fire engines in Ukraine, an important milestone in the history of technical achievement. Converted from Benz-Gaggenau city buses, these engines marked the beginning of a new era in the long and gradual development of fire fighting machinery.

Souvenir packaging

Interesting fact

The Ukrainian Fire Engine coin is a unique collector's item, as it features a fire engine on one side and the Ukrainian coat of arms on the other. The fire engine depicted on the coin is a ZIL-130, which was a popular Soviet-era fire truck. The coin's design is meant to commemorate the bravery and dedication of Ukrainian firefighters who risk their lives to protect their communities.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  20000 - - - - - -

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