Ukraine 5 Hryven, 2017

5 Hryven from Ukraine. Issued in 2017. Struck in Nickel (German silver). Measures 35 mm and weighs 16.54 g.

Obverse

Above is Ukraine's small coat of arms, below which is the legend УКРАЇНА/ 5 ГРИВЕНЬ (Ukraine/5 Hryvnias); to the right is the issue year 2017. Against a smooth background is a cross, to the left of which is a conventionalized page from the Bible translated into German by Martin Luther. The Bible's decorative marker, with a Ukrainian ornament, symbolizes Ukraine's involvement in the Reformation. To the right of the cross are the five theses that are central to this movement: ТІЛЬКИ/ПИСАННЯ/ ТІЛЬКИ/ВІРА/ ТІЛЬКИ/БЛАГОДАТЬ/ ТІЛЬКИ/ХРИСТОС/ ТІЛЬКИ/БОГОВІ СЛАВА (Scripture/alone/ faith/alone/ grace/alone/ Christ/alone/ Praise be/to God alone). The mint mark of the NBU Banknote Printing and Minting Works is below to the right.

Reverse

Against a red and black background symbolizing the dramatic nature of those times, is a crucifix, to the right of which is an image of Martin Luther holding a piece of paper with his theses.

Edge

Reeded