Ukrainian Hryvnia - Coins

Coins

Coins were first struck in 1992 for the new currency but were not introduced until 1996. The coins were initially produced by the Luhansk Cartridge Factory, as well as by the Italian Mint. In addition to those listed below which were released into circulation, 15 kopiyok coins were struck in both brass and aluminium.

Currently Circulating Coins
Image Value Technical parameters Description Date of first minting
Reverse Obverse Diameter Thickness Mass Composition Edge Obverse Reverse
1 kopiyka 16 mm 1.2 mm 1.5 g Stainless steel Plain Ukrainian Trident Value 1992
2 kopiyky 17.3 mm 1.2 mm 0.64 or 1.8 g Aluminium (1992–1996) and stainless steel (2001-)
5 kopiyok 24 mm 1.5 mm 4.3 g Stainless steel Reeded
10 kopiyok 16.3 mm 1.25 mm 1.7 g Brass (1992–1996) and aluminium bronze (2001-) Reeded Ukrainian Trident Value 1992
25 kopiyok 20.8 mm 1.35 mm 2.9 g Reeded and plain sectors
50 kopiyok 23 mm 1.55 mm 4.2 g
1 hryvnia 26 mm 1.85 mm 7.1 or 6.9 g Inscription: "ОДНА ГРИВНЯ", minted year

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