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New Ukrainian coin St. Nicholas Day
Mon, 2016-12-26 11:27 — ehobbex
On December 12th, 2016, the National Bank of Ukraine put the commemorative coin "St. Nicholas Day" of 5 hryvnia face value into circulation.
The coin is made from German silver, quality− “special uncirculated”, weight – 16.54 g, diameter – 35.0 mm, mintage – 75.000 pieces. The coin edge is grooved.
This coin celebrates St. Nicholas Day, a festival of love and care for your fellow human beings. St. Nicholas is famous for his service to people and has been revered in Ukraine since Kyiv Rus times.
Obverse:
There is a conventionalized image of St. Nicholas, under which is a rainbow with toys, Ukraine`s small coat of arms, the coin issue year 2016, the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine), and the coin face value 5 ГРИВЕНЬ (5 hryvnias); to the right is the mint mark of the NBU Banknote Printing and Minting Works.
Reverse:
There is a color composition (pad-printed) of happy children with toys in their hands; above is the following legend: ДО НАС ЗАВІТАЙ,/СВЯТИЙ/МИКОЛАЮ! (Come to us, St. Nicholas!).
Source of information: National Bank of Ukraine www.bank.gov.ua