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Coins of Ukraine
This commemorative coin conveys the idea of the issue through symbols, relief and an expressive composition that is a pleasure to examine. The subject and design details underscore the theme: dedicated to one of the bearers of the combat potential of Ukraine’s Armed Forces — a powerful and technological branch that is one of the main instruments for deterring military aggression against Ukraine, ensuring the sustainability of its defense system and guaranteeing the peace and security of the state in cooperation with the other components of the defense forces and international partners. The coin belongs to the "Armed Forces of Ukraine" series.
Obverse
The obverse is built as a coherent stage design, where state emblems are combined with imagery of the issue’s theme. It bears the Small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine (on the left), the inscription UKRAINE (in a semicircle above) and the year of minting 2020 (on the right). In the center is the emblem of the Air Force of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, below which is the logo of the Banknote and Coin Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine; below is the denomination 10 HRYVNIAS. Careful relief and balanced fields lend the piece collector-grade expressiveness. The state emblem sets an official tone within the composition and balances the elements. The hallmark of the NBU Banknote and Coin Mint emphasizes the official origin of the issue.
Reverse
The reverse reveals the main image of the issue in expressive relief and a spare composition. Against the mirror contour of an aircraft it depicts a combat jet of the Air Force of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, with the inscriptions above: AIR / FORCE (on a matte background) and OF UKRAINE’S / ARMED / FORCES (against the aircraft contour). Careful relief and balanced fields lend the piece collector-grade expressiveness. In the texture of the field, relief transitions are visible: from fine strokes to deeper plateaus that beautifully catch the light as the coin is turned.
Historical context
The coin’s subject is tied to an event or image important to Ukrainian memory. The Air Force is one of the main bearers of the combat potential of Ukraine’s Armed Forces; the coin continues the "Armed Forces of Ukraine" series, which honors the branches and services of the military. Such issues become little "time capsules": they preserve the emotion of the moment, a cultural marker and recognizable symbolism for future generations. A fitting gift and a warm accent for any collection. It fits a collection well and looks festive in a case.
