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In circulation on May 25, 2007.
Technical description
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Denomination,
hryvnia |
Metal |
Weight,
g |
Diameter,
mm |
Quality |
Edge |
Mintage,
pieces |
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| 20 |
bimetal
Inner circle – Au 916,
outer circle – Ag 925 |
14.8
5.81
8.42 |
31.0 |
Proof-like |
Grooved in sectors |
3 000 |
 |
| 5 |
Outer circle – Cupronickel,
inner circle – Nordic |
9.4 |
28.0 |
Special uncirculated |
Grooved |
50 000 |
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The commemorative coins are dedicated to one of the basics of life on Earth –
Water. Their role is to attract attention of society to careful attitude
towards the natural resources, in particular rivers, lakes, and seas.
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On the obverse of both coins in the inner circle there are ripples dispersing
from a drop on the water surface, above – one drop more. In the outer circle
there are the Small National Emblem of Ukraine to the left and the coin
issue year: 2007 to the right, the circumferential legends:
ÍÀÖ²ÎÍÀËÜÍÈÉ ÁÀÍÊ ÓÊÐÀ¯ÍÈ (National Bank of Ukraine) above; there is the
denomination: 20 ÃÐÈÂÅÍÜ (20 hryvnias) on the precious metal coin,
5 ÃÐÈÂÅÍÜ (5 hryvnias) on the non-precious metal coin below, as well as
the logotype of the National Bank of Ukraine Mint.
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On the reverse of
both coins in the inner circle there is the symbolic composition – a man and
waterfall are depicted. In the outer circle there is the circumferential
legend ×ÈÑÒÀ ÂÎÄÀ – ÄÆÅÐÅËÎ ÆÈÒÒß (Clean water – the source of life).
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Artists: Volodymyr Taran, Olexander Kharuk and Serhii Kharuk.
Sculptor: Roman Chaikovskyi
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