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1x Coin "60th Anniversary of the Launching of the First Earth Satellite"

Product Description:

Denomination — 5 Hryven

Date of Issue — Aug 29, 2017

Mintage — 50.000

Mass — 16,54 g.

Diameter — 35 mm.

Quality — Special Uncirculated

Coin Description:

This coin celebrates the launch of the first earth satellite. The satellite emitted a radio signal on two frequencies and studied the upper layers of the ionosphere. Worldwide, radio enthusiasts tracked the sound signals transmitted by the satellite. It was visible as a first-magnitude star even to the naked eye. The satellite launch is said to have marked the start of the space age. Ukrainian scientists and designers contributed to the satellite`s development and launch, which was headed by the spaceflight pioneer Sergei Korolev.