COOK ISLANDS $5 12 WONDERS NATIONAL RESERVE KHORTYTSIA 1 OZ IN SOUTH AFRICA

Cook Islands $5 12 wonders National Reserve Khortytsia 1 Oz Silver Coin 2009 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Cook Island Metal Purity: Silver 0.999 Box: Yes Year of Issue: 2009 Weight: 1 oz CoA: Yes Face Value: 5 dollars Dimensions: 38.61 Quality: Proof Mintage: 500 New coin with capsule, CoA and box Khortytsia is a national cultural reserve (sanctuary) located on one of the largest islands of the Dnieper river, in Ukraine. The island has played an important role in the history of Ukraine, specially in the history of the Zaporozhian Cossacks. This historic site is located within the city limits of Zaporizhia city. It extends from northwest to southeast for more than 12 km (7.5 mi) with an average width around 2.5 km (1.6 mi). The island has unique flora and fauna, including oak groves, spruce woods, meadows, and steppe. The northern part of the island is very rocky and high (rising 30 m (98 ft) above the river bed) in comparison to the southern part, which is low, and often flooded by the waters of the Dnieper. ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.