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85 Years since the Establishment of Odesa Oblast

This coin commemorates Odesa Oblast, which is Ukraine`s gateway to the sea. This maritime area lies at the crossroads of the most important international waterways: the Danube, the Dniester and the Dnipro rivers. Odesa Oblasts is a highly developed industrial region, in which the marine sector plays a key role. This sector has a complex cross-sectoral structure and covers various economic activities. Odesa is also known internationally for the fine traditions of its winemakers. This area is also rich in springs of healing mineral water, such as Kuialnik mineral water, which has important balneologic properties. The oblast`s sea resorts are among Ukrainians` most favorite.

Ukraine 2017 85 Years since the Establishment of Odesa Oblast
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Above is Ukraine`s small coat of arms; there are circular legends: НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ (National Bank of Ukraine) (above), П`ЯТЬ ГРИВЕНЬ (five hryvnias) (below); to the right is the mint mark of the NBU Banknote Printing and Minting Works; in the center is a conventionalized composition that symbolizes the oblast: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi (Akkerman) Fortress, under which are the coin`s issue year - 2017 (to the right), conventionalized waves and a ship, and a harbor crane (to the left); beneath are a sandy beach with a beach chair and a beach umbrella, an amphora and a bunch of grapes.
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There are the oblast`s coat of arms and the circular legends: ОДЕСЬКА ОБЛАСТЬ (Odesa oblast) (above), ЗАСНОВАНА У 1932 РОЦІ (established in 1932) (below).
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UA755CM1
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€6.5
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35000
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9.4g
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28mm
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