On 11 November 2026 the National Bank of Ukraine put into circulation the “Year of the Goat” commemorative coin with a face value of 5 hryvnias. It continues the “Oriental Calendar” series, in which the NBU issues a coin with the symbol of the coming year. The Goat is the eighth sign of the Eastern calendar and the symbol of 2027.
What the coin shows
The reverse features a stylised goat against a clover leaf, a traditional sign of good luck. The texture of the animal’s wool echoes clover blossoms, and the composition is surrounded by elements of the four seasons: snowflakes, flowers, fruit and branches.
The obverse follows the concept shared across the series: all twelve symbols of the Eastern calendar are arranged in a circle, with a stylised clock in the centre whose hand points at the goat. The year 2027 sits above the hand. The background carries season symbols styled after Ukrainian paper-cut art (vytynanka).
Specifications
- Face value: 5 hryvnias
- Metal: nickel silver
- Weight: 16.54 g
- Diameter: 35 mm
- Finish: special uncirculated
- Edge: reeded
- Mintage: 80,000 pieces
- Artist: Maryna Kuts
- Sculptor: Anatolii Demianenko
The coin comes in souvenir packaging.
Why collectors like the “Oriental Calendar” series
It is one of the easiest series to start with: one coin a year, a single format and a clear goal of completing all twelve signs. The nickel silver coins are affordable, so they are often bought as a New Year gift too.
Earlier coins of the series, including the “Year of the Horse”, are in our commemorative coins catalogue.
Source of specifications: the National Bank of Ukraine catalogue of numismatic products.
