286 2017 Ukraine Coin 5 UAH 60 Anniversary Launching First Earth Satellite Free

Description

2017 Ukraine Coin 5
Hryven
60th Anniversary of the Launching of the First Earth Satellite
Nominal: 5 uah
Circulation start date: 29.09.2017
Metal:
german silver
Weight, gr: 16.54
Diameter, mm.: 35
This coin celebrates the launch of the first earth satellite. The satellite emitted a radio signal on two frequencies and studied the upper layers of the ionosphere. Worldwide, radio enthusiasts tracked the sound signals transmitted by the satellite. It was visible as a first-magnitude star even to the naked eye. The satellite launch is said to have marked the start of the space age. Ukrainian scientists and designers contributed to the satellite`s development and launch, which was headed by the spaceflight pioneer Sergei Korolev.
Obverse: against a smooth background is a color conventionalized image of the planet Earth (pad-printed); beneath in a semicircle are Ukraine`s small coat of arms, the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine), the face value 5 ГРИВЕНЬ (5 hryvnias), the issue year 2017, and the mint mark of the NBU Banknote Printing and Minting Works.
Reverse: there are the satellite`s conventionalized image and the legend 60-РІЧЧЯ ЗАПУСКУ ПЕРШОГО СУПУТНИКА ЗЕМЛІ (60 years since the launch of the first earth satellite) (semicircular to the right).
Combine purchases and save on shipping!
Delivery by air mail with tracking number