5 Kopiyok
5 Kopiyok
Ukraine · 1992
A silver-colored circulation coin featuring the Ukrainian trident coat of arms on the obverse and the denomination with floral ornamentation on the reverse.
- Country
- Ukraine
- Year
- 1992
- Denomination
- 5 Kopiyok
- Metal
- Stainless steel
- Grade
- Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor surface marks from circulation.
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Overview
A silver-colored circulation coin featuring the Ukrainian trident coat of arms on the obverse and the denomination with floral ornamentation on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued shortly after Ukraine gained independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, representing early Ukrainian national currency and sovereignty.
Obverse (front)
Features the Ukrainian trident (Tryzub) inside a shield at the center, flanked by stylized wheat ears and viburnum berries, with the text 'Україна' (Ukraine) at the top and the year '1992' at the bottom.
Reverse (back)
Features a large numeral '5' at the top center with the denomination 'копійок' (kopiyok) below it, surrounded by a continuous decorative wreath of leaves and berries along the rim.
Estimated value
$0.10 - $1.00 in circulated condition, though certain rare die varieties can be worth significantly more.
What drives this coin's value
Specific die varieties, condition/grade, and whether it is a standard issue or one of the rare experimental mintings.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor surface marks from circulation.
Mintage & rarity
Common for standard issues, though specific die varieties from 1992 can be scarce or rare.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Due to its low face value and common metal composition, counterfeiting is generally economically unviable for standard varieties.
Notable varieties & errors
The 1992 5 kopiyok coin has several famous varieties defined by the thickness of the trident, the shape of the wreath berries, and the type of edge (some 1992 variants have a reeded edge instead of a smooth one, making them quite rare).
Similar coins
Other post-Soviet Ukrainian fractional coins (1, 2, 10, 25, 50 kopiyok) of the same era and metal composition.
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners; standard coin storage holders are sufficient for modern circulation strike coins.
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