Coin Year of the Snake in a souvenir package 5 UAH, market price 17.03.2026
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nickel silver
The obverse of the coin features: at the top – a small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine, to the right of which is the inscription UKRAINE in a semicircle; 12 symbols of the Eastern calendar are depicted in a circle on a mirror background, in the center of the circle - a stylized clock with an arrow pointing to a snake - the symbol of the year, above the arrow - 2025; at the bottom left, the inscription in a semicircle 5 HRYVNA; on a matte background, the symbols of each season stylized as Ukrainian vytynanka are depicted: a snowflake (above), a flower (right), a berry (below), a leaf (left); logo of the Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (on the right above the tiger symbol).
On the reverse of the coin, in the center of the composition, the symbol of the Eastern calendar of 2025 is depicted - a mysterious snake, which additionally means danger for the enemy. The image is arranged in a hexagon, which expresses dynamism and inner strength, and in combination with an aggressive image of the head - hostility and unpredictability for the attacker. The snake's tail is whimsically twisted and resembles a saber, symbolizing readiness to fight. The snake is surrounded by stylized symbols characteristic of each season: snowflakes (top right), flowers (bottom right), fruits (bottom left), branches (top left).
The commemorative coin is dedicated to one of the twelve animals of the Eastern calendar. The snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, which symbolizes flexibility, intuition and calmness. She personifies deep knowledge, prudence, ability to adapt and survive in any conditions.
| Date | Denomination | Metal | Weight | Diameter | Mintage | NBU Price |
| 05.11.2024 | 5 | nickel silver | 16.54 | 35 | 80 000 pcs. | 161 UAH |

Series: Oriental calendar


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