Medals of the NBU, 1995 - Present
2016, Ukraine Independence 25th Anniversary

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This medal is a homage or continuation to the 1996, 2 Million Karbovanet coin "5th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Independence Act".On the obverse of the medal as on the reverse of the 1996 coin we see a young woman, more specifically a young mother representing Ukraine. Next to her are two young children representing the people of Ukraine, whom she is holding close to her bosom. The adolescent child is holding a sickle in preparation to defend his mother and sibling against attack from an eagle which represents Russia. The text reads "I do not want another, I will not give my own". On the reverse of the medal as with the reverse of the 1996 coin there is a topographic map (relief map) of Ukraine, with the small coat of arms above it. The text reads "25th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine".

This medal was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. The medal was struck by the NBU BPMW with a limited mintage of 300 in 925 Ag. The medal's diameter is 50mm and its weight in fineness is 62.2g

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