Denomination: 5 UAH Date of introduction into circulation: 11/03/2025 Material: nickel silver Booklet Report Description: A commemorative coin is dedicated to one of the twelve creatures of the Chinese zodiac. Kin is the seventh sign of the convergent calendar, which emphasizes activity, liveliness, independence, vibrancy and directness. Traditional Chinese astrology tends to be of the “Yang” type and is associated with the element of Fire, which symbolizes dynamics, determination and striving for freedom. At the same time, this sign is characterized by inherent impulsiveness, intolerance to the point of restraint, and a tendency to risk. On the obverse of the coin there is placed: ugri - the small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine, the right-hander with the inscription UKRAINE in cursive; on the mirror image along the stake there are 12 symbols of a similar calendar, at the center of the stake there is a stylized year anniversary with an arrow that points to a horse - a symbol of fate, above the arrow - 2026; at the bottom, left-handed, wrote with a penkal of 5 HRYVEN; on the matte aphid image there are stylized Ukrainian Vitinanka skin symbols: snowflake (acne), flower (right-handed), berry (uniza), leaf (left-handed); logo of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (right hand above the tiger symbol). On the reverse of the coin, in the center of the composition, the symbol of 2026 roku is depicted - a stylized horse on a horseshoe, which is traditionally associated with luck and protection. The horse's mane conveys the dynamics of the ruk “behind the wind” or “against the wind” - as a metaphor for inner strength, against that struggle for freedom. Three dots are placed under the central images, symbolizing the continuation of the struggle. According to the number of oozings, there are stylized elements that are characteristic of skin pores: snowflakes (right-handed), flowers (right-handed), fruits (left-handed), gilts (left-handed). Artist: Marina Kuts Sculptor: Volodymyr Atamanchuk Circulation (print/actual), pcs.: 80000/80000 Weight, g: 16.54 Diameter, mm: 35 Carbine quality category: special uncirculated Edge: corrugated
