Country : Ukraine
Year : 2018
Quality : S/C
Face value : 5 hryven
Circulation : 45,000 units
Diameter : 28mm
Weight : 9.40g
Metal : Bimetallic
This coin commemorates the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, on the Crimean peninsula in southern Ukraine. The peninsula is washed by the Black and Azov seas, and is separated from mainland Ukraine by Lake Sivash. Crimea has enormous recreational potential because it is a natural tourist center and has unique landscapes. It has many places of archaeological, historical, cultural and architectural interest. The peninsula has been home to many peoples, who have created its current ethnic origin. These include Ukrainians, Crimean Tatars, Russians, Greeks, Armenians and other ethnic and ethno-denominational groups. In 2014, Crimea was brazenly occupied by Russia. Russia's claim to have annexed Crimea is not recognized by Ukraine and the international community, which considers the peninsula to be temporarily occupied territory.
Obverse : Above is the small coat of arms of Ukraine; there are circular legends: ???????????? ???? ??????? (National Bank of Ukraine) (above), ?'??? ??????? (five hryvnias) (below); On the right is the mint mark of the NBU banknote minting and printing works; in the center there is a composition that symbolizes the peninsula: the Ayu-Dag (Bear Mountain), to the right of which is the year of issue of the coin: 2018; against the backdrop of conventional waves is an ancient ship, under which are the Khan's Palace in Bakhchysarai and the gazebo in which Prince Volodymyr was baptized (on the left); Below is a bunch of grapes, an amphora, a tartar and ancient coins, and mountain lavender flowers.
Reverse : Against the backdrop of the ornament used in the work called “The Plate” by Rustem Skybin, a conventional map of Ukraine is shown; There are the following circular legends: ????????? ???????????? ???? (Autonomous Republic of Crimea) (above), ??????? (Ukraine) (below).
