International Year of Astronomy Coin 5 UAH 2009

Series: Other coins
The coin is dedicated to the International Year of Astronomy, which was announced by the United Nations in 2009. Four years ago Galileo Galileo first used a telescope to study the objects of the universe. The famous Ukrainian scientist-astronomer, who is proud of Ukraine, is Yuriy Drohobych (Kotermak, Blood 1450 - 1494) - an encyclopedic, thinker-humanist. Born and raised in the city of Drohobych. In 1481 - 1482 he was the rector of the Bologna University. His work 'Prognostic Assessment of the Current 1483' is the first printed book by a Ukrainian author.
5 hryvnia,
year of issue: 2009
Year of circulation: 45000 pcs,
Metal: German silver,
Weight 16,54 grams