Ukraine 2 Hryvni 1998 - 100th Ann. Askania-Nova Wildlife Preserve

The coin of 2 Hryvnia denomination is dedicated to the centenary of foundation of Askania-Nova, the first in Ukraine steppe reserve founded by Friedrich Falz-Fain. On the coin reverse there is a composition, made of a depiction of a stone steppe idol and a dynamic group of animals-inhabitants of the Reserve. Above the picture, around the circumference there is an inscription: АСКАНІЯ-НОВА (Askania-Nova). At the composition lower part, there is a depiction of Falz-Fain`s family emblem and an circumference inscription: 100 РОКІВ. (100 Years) On the coin obverse there is a depiction of the Small State Emblem of Ukraine against a background of a steppe landscape, combined from some species of local flora and fauna. Above the State Emblem, there is an inscription: УКРАЇНА and 1998. Under the picture, On the coin made of German silver, there is a two line inscription: 2 ГРИВНІ beneath the picture. - If you want to see, the picture of the backside, just mail to: collectitcoins@outlook.com And ask for backside; Ukraine 308