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Commemorative Coins "Capricorn"

Issued into circulation on January 15, 2007.

Technical description

Denomination,
hryvnia
Metal Weight,
g
Diameter,
mm
Quality Edge Mintage,
pieces
2  999,9 gold 1,24 13,92 special uncirculated plain 10 000
5 925 standard silver 15.55 33.00 "proof" grooved 15 000

The coins are dedicated to the Capricorn constellation.
The coin continues "Signs of the Zodiac" series
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On the coin obverse of the 2 hryvnia coin there is a circle diagonally divided into sectors symbolizing four elements: earth, air, water, fire; in the center of the circle there is a conventionalized image of the Sun. To the left of the circle there is the Small National Emblem of Ukraine, to the right – the year of issue: 2007 as well as the indication of the metal, its fineness – Au 999.9, weight of the precious metal in fineness – 1.24; there are the circumferential legends: ÍÀÖ²ÎÍÀËÜÍÈÉ ÁÀÍÊ ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÈ (National Bank of Ukraine) above, 2 ÃÐÈÂͲ (2 hryvnias) below and the logotype of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint.

On the coin obverse of the 5 hryvnia coin in the center of the circle there is a conventionalized image of the Sun, on the left, on the right, above and underneath whereof – four lighted by it spheres symbolizing the seasons. On the left of the circle there is the Small National Emblem of Ukraine, on the right – the coin issue year: 2007, as well as the indication of the metal, its fineness – Ag 925, and the coin weight in fineness – 15.55; there are circumferential legends: ÍÀÖ²ÎÍÀËÜÍÈÉ ÁÀÍÊ ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÈ (National Bank of Ukraine) above and 5 ÃÐÈÂÅÍÜ (5 hryvnias) below, as well as the logotype of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint.

 

On the coin reverse of the 2 hryvnia coin a conventionalized image of Capricorn with stars around it is depicted, to the right whereof – the Sign of Zodiac symbol.

 

On the coin reverse of the 5 hryvnia coin a conventionalized image of Capricorn with stars around it is depicted, to the left whereof is the Sign of Zodiac symbol, on the right there is a stylized inscription: ÑÓÇ²Ð’ß ÊÎÇÅÐÎÃÀ (Capricorn Constellation).

 


Artists: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk and Serhii Kharuk.
Sculptor: Volodymyr Demianenko