2006

Series: Outstanding Persons of Ukraine The coin is devoted to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Oleg Konstantinovich Antonov (1906 - 1984) - an aircraft designer, under whose leadership were created transport, training, sports planes and gliders. Oleg Antonov always wanted his planes, including such giants as Antey and Ruslan, to be universal and beautiful, could carry many loads and passengers over long distances. Currently specialists of the Aviation Science and Technology Complex named after them. O.K.Antonov continue the work of a talented designer. 2 hryvnias, year of issue: 2006 Circulation: 45000 pcs, Metal: nickel silver, Weight 12.8 grams.

Series: Other coins The coin is dedicated to the Ukrainian Antarctic Scientific Center - the station 'Academician Vernadsky' (former name 'Faraday'), which is located on the island of Galindez of the Argentine Archipelago. The station was transferred to Ukraine in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the British Antarctic Service and the Ukrainian Antarctic Center. Research at the station is carried out in many scientific fields and aimed at ensuring the geopolitical interests of Ukraine in this region, integration into world science, etc. 5 hryvnias, year of issue: 2005 Circulation: 60000 pcs., Metal: nickel silver, Weight: 16.54 grams.