Metro Token - Kyiv

€1.00
LocationUkraine
Year1992-1995
TypeTransportation token
Composition(Mix of powders of different metals; magnetic)
Weight3.07 g
Diameter21.30 mm
Thickness1.48 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
PeriodRepublic (1991-date)
Reference(s) Metrotoken#2.7.1.1, WTTP#450BA, TC#332336
Obverse descriptionA large capital `М`, which stands for `метрополітен` (metropoliten) or `метро` (metro) for short, in the middle of a circle. Lettering around the circle.
Obverse lettering* ДЛЯ ПРОХОДУ * М В МЕТРОПОЛІТЕН
(Translation: * FOR PASSAGE * M IN THE SUBWAY)
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse descriptionA five-leafed symmetric chestnut leaf occupies most of the token`s flat, with the lettering `КИЇВ` to the bottom.
Reverse letteringКИЇВ
(Translation: Kyiv)
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Mint
MintageND (1992)  - Beams around M -
ND (1992-1995)  - Big letters -
ND (1992-1995)  - Small letters -
ND (1992-1995)  - Thin inner ring -
Catalog ID7961754530
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