Coin «Bokorash» 5 hryvnias, 2009, nickel silver

Бокораш

nickel silver
Updated:
Market price
559 UAH.

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NBU Price
at issue51 UAH
Market vs NBU +508 UAH +996.1%

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Coin obverse «Bokorash» 5 hryvnias 2009, nickel silver
On the obverse of the coin there are depicted the Small Coat of Arms of Ukraine (above) with the conventionalized inscription НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ (National Bank of Ukraine) thereunder, conventionalized images of two birds in the centre and Carpathian landscapes to the left and to the right with spruces, cottages and logs; below there are the legends: on the German silver coin 5/ГРИВЕНЬ/2009 (5 hryvnias).
Coin reverse «Bokorash» 5 hryvnias 2009, nickel silver
On the reverse of the coin there is depicted the figure of a bokorash with a tsapyna (pole) in the hands which is directing the raft downstream, on either side of him there are traditional Carpathian ornamental patterns; above, against the background in the form of a log butt end there is the legend БОКОРАШ (Bokorash).

The coin is dedicated to the profession of the timber-floater or raftsman (in Ukrainian vernacular - bokorash) which required uncommon strength and skill. The logging was carried out in Polesia (Polissia) and in the Carpathians where this craft was widespread till the 50-ies of the last century.

Date of introduction into circulation
Denomination
5 hryvnias
Metal
nickel silver
Weight
16.54 g
Diameter
35 mm
Mintage
45 000 pcs.
NBU Price
51 UAH

How much is “Bokorash” worth

Estimated market price as of 14.11.2026 — UAH 559. Since 18.07.2016, the market price has risen from UAH 60 to UAH 559 — up 831.7%. The market estimate is 996.1% above the NBU price.


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