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The commemorative coin conveys the idea of the issue through symbols, relief and expressive composition, which is a pleasure to look at. The plot and design details emphasize the theme: dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mykola Lukash - one of the most outstanding translators with phenomenal linguistic talent and amazing erudition - translated from 18 languages.
Obverse
On the obverse, the composition is readable at first glance: the official attributes of the state and the details of the plot work as a single whole. A stylized composition symbolizing the book of translations by Mykola Lukash - on the left side on the matted field the authors are indicated: GOETHE/FLAUBERT/SCHILLER/RILKE HEINE/CERVANTES/BURNS TUWIM/HUGO VERLAINE/BOCCACCIO/MICKIEWICZ, on the right side, on the mirror surface - GOETHE/FLAUBERT/SCHILLER/HEINE RILKE/CERVANTES/TUWIM BURNS/VERLAINE HUGO /BOCCACCIO/MICKIEWICZ, at the bottom the denomination is 2 UAH. On the obverse of the coin are visible: in the upper part - the small State Emblem of Ukraine, on the right side and on the left side of which the numbers 2019 are indicated, under the emblem the inscription UKRAINE, on the right side on the mirror surface the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine is visible. The careful relief and balance of the fields add to the product a collector's expressiveness. The state emblem in the composition sets the official tone and balances the decorative elements. The corporate emblem of the NBU Banknote and Mint emphasizes the official origin of the issue.
Reverse
The reverse side reveals the main image of the issue in expressive relief and multi-layered composition. The reverse of the coin shows a portrait of Mykola Lukash, on the left side of which the years of life are indicated on the mirror surface in two lines 1919/1988, on the right side there are vertical inscriptions: MYKOLA/LUKASH. The careful relief and balance of the fields add to the product a collector's expressiveness. In the texture of the field, there are noticeable transitions of relief: from thin strokes to deeper areas that beautifully catch the light when the coin is turned.
Historical context
The plot of the coin is tied to an event or image that is important for Ukrainian memory. Such releases become small "time capsules": they preserve the emotion of the moment, a cultural sign and recognizable symbolism for future generations. It will be an appropriate gift and a warm accent of the collection. It fits well with the collection and looks festive in the case.