Physical specifications ( weight, diameter and alloy/ metal) were not indicated by the Central Bank. In addition, the higher two coins will be released in 2019, thereby increasing the price of 2018 dated coins which were distributed to invitees.
Specifications were published in the presentation and they are as follows:
1 grivna, 18,9 mm, 3,3 gr, Nickel plated steel
2 grivnas, 20,2 mm, 4 gr, Nickel plated steel
5 grivnas, 22,1 mm, 5,2 gr, "Alloy based on zinc"
10 grivnas, 23,5 mm, 6,4 gr, "Alloy based on zinc"
1 and 2 grivnas will be issued in 27th April 2018, five and ten grivnas in 2019 or 2020. 1, 2, 5 and 25 kopeck coins will not be minted anymore but so far they will remain in circulation.