Rare Ukrainian Coin – Sand Blind Mole Rat (Spalax Arenarius Reshetnik)

This commemorative 2 Hryvnia coin, issued in 2005 by the National Bank of Ukraine, is part of the “Ukrainian Flora and Fauna” series. It honors the Spalax Arenarius, a rare and critically endangered rodent found only in southern Ukraine. Listed on the Ukrainian, European, and IUCN Red Lists, this species is a symbol of biodiversity conservation.

Design Highlights:
• On the obverse, Ukraine’s small coat of arms surrounded by a wreath of endangered species.
• On the reverse, a detailed image of the sand blind mole rat in its natural habitat.

Specifications:
• Face Value: 2 Hryvnias
• Metal: German silver
• Diameter: 31 mm
• Weight: 12.8 g
• Edge: Corrugated
• Quality: Special Uncirculated
• Year of Issue: 2005
• Designer: Volodymyr Demianenko

🎁 A collectible gem for wildlife enthusiasts, numismatists, and defenders of endangered species!