New Ukrainian coins Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016

New Ukrainian coins Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016

The National Bank of Ukraine will put into circulation the commemorative coins “Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016” of 10 and 2 hryvnia face value on 28th of April 2016.

The coin of 10 hryvnia face value has been made of silver; quality – “proof”, weight in fineness – 31.1 g, diameter – 38.6 mm, mintage – 3 500 pieces. The coin edge is smooth with in-depth legends: Ag 925 (metal and fineness), 31.1 (weight in fineness), NBU Mint logo.

The coin of 2 hryvnia face value has been made of nickel silver; quality – “BU”, weight – 12.8 g, diameter – 31 mm, mintage – 30 000 pieces. The coin edge is reeded.

 
The commemorative coins are a legal tender of Ukraine and shall be accepted without any restrictions at their face values for all types of payments as well as for placing to the settlement accounts, on deposits, for letters of credit and transfers.

Coins are minted at the Mint of National Bank of Ukraine

Source of information: National Bank of Ukraine www.bank.gov.ua