Last modification 18-08-2004
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Commemorative Coins "Bubo bubo"

In circulation since July 23, 2002.

Technical description

Denomination,
hryvnia		 Metal Weight,
g		 Diameter,
mm		 Quality Rim Mintage,
pieces
10 925 standard silver 31.1 38.61 "proof" incised 3 000
2 German silver 12.8 31.0 ordinary incised 30 000

Commemorative coins of 10 and 2 Hryvnias denomination are dedicated to Bubo bubo, a settled and migratory bird - the only representative of this species in the fauna of Ukraine. Its prevailing population is concentrated mostly at the western parts of the country. This species is included to the Red Book of Ukraine.
The coin continues "Flora and Fauna"series
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On the coin obverse within the window frame, formed by depictions of various species of flora and fauna there is the small State Emblem of Ukraine is depicted and the four-line nscriptions: on the silver coin: ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÀ, 10, ÃÐÈÂÅÍÜ, 2002, as well as Ag 925, designation of metal and  31,1, its pure weight.
On the coin of German silver: ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÀ, 2, ÃÐÈÂͲ, 2002 and on both coins there is the Mint logo of the National Bank of Ukraine.

On the coin reverse there is a depiction of Bubo bubo, sitting on a oak twig  and circular inscriptions: ÏÓÃÀ× and BUBO BUBO


Artist and sculptor Volodymyr Demyanenko

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