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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 honoring the memory of the Defenders of Ukraine, members of volunteer formations and civilians who were executed, tortured or died in captivity as a result of the russian federation’s armed aggression against Ukraine. This is a circulating commemorative coin and legal tender within Ukraine.
Obverse
The obverse is built as a coherent stage design, where state emblems set the official tone of the issue. The obverse is identical to that of the circulating 10-hryvnia coin of the 2018 pattern: at the center, framed by an Old Rus ornament, are the coin’s denomination, the year of minting and the Small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine. Careful relief and balanced fields lend the piece collector-grade expressiveness. The state emblem sets an official tone within the composition and balances the decorative elements.
Reverse
The reverse reveals the main image of the issue in expressive relief and a spare, symbolic composition. It depicts a chain with a broken link, symbolizing release from shackles; around the rim runs the inscription IN MEMORY OF THOSE EXECUTED, TORTURED OR KILLED IN CAPTIVITY. 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 issue is timed to the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine, members of volunteer formations and civilians who were executed, tortured or died in captivity. This coin is about a memory that does not fade with time, and about those whose lives were taken by russian captivity during the war. 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.
