Lynx Lynx

Commemorative is dedicated to Lynx lynx, belonging to Carnivore species. This precious furry animal inhabits mostly the Ukrainian Carpathians mountains. Its small population is preserved in forest sections which is difficult of access in Manevytskiy district of Volyn region. The animal is registered in the Red Book of Ukraine. In circulation since April 25, 2001.

Ukraine 2001 Lynx Lynx Silver
Obverse: 
On the coin obverse within a window frame formed by some species of flora and fauna, there is a depiction of the Small State Emblem of Ukraine and the four line inscription: УКРАЇНА, 10, ГРИВЕНЬ, 2001, as well as Ag 925, designation of metal and 31,1, its weight and there is the Mint logo of the National Bank of Ukraine
Reverse: 
On the coin reverse there is a lynx depiction with a lynx-cub sitting on a twig and circular inscriptions: above - РИСЬ ЗВИЧАЙНА, beneath - LYNX LYNX.
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Catalog ID: 
UA165CM2
Krause ID: 
KM# 115
Value: 
€259
Mintage: 
3000
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Purity: 
0.925
Weight: 
31.1g
Diameter: 
38.61mm
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