Ukraine 5 Hryven, 2002

5 Hryven from Ukraine. Issued in 2002. Struck in Nickel brass (German silver). Measures 35 mm and weighs 16.54 g.

Obverse

There is depicted the Christmas star, a traditional attribute associated with the evangelic legend about Jesus Christ. In the middle of the star there is the small National Emblem of Ukraine with the issue year (2002) above it. At the both sides of the obverse there is engraved a baroque ornament between which at the bottom of the coin there are inscriptions: УКРАЇНА, 5 ГРИВЕНЬ.

Reverse

There is a depiction of a traditional festive scene: a group of people singing Christmas carol with the Christmas star circumscribed by СВЯТО РІЗДВА ХРИСТОВОГО (Celebration of Christmas).

Edge

Reeded