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The commemorative coin conveys the idea of the issue through symbols, relief and expressive composition, which is pleasant to look at. The plot and design details emphasize the theme: dedicated to the famous writer, publicist, ethnographer, historian, literary critic, translator, public figure - Panteleimon Aleksandrovich Kulish.
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. The obverse of the coin features: in the upper part on the left side – a small State Emblem of Ukraine, under which the inscriptions: UKRAINE/2/HRYVNI/2019 (on the left side on the mirror surface) and the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (below) on the right side – an embroidered towel and a quote from Kulish’s letter to his wife Hanna Barvinok: “TOTALLY/ IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT THING/ IF WE WERE ONE/ WITH MOUTHS AND ONE/ WITH HEARTS TOUGH/ ON THE AWAKENING/ OF SOCIAL/ NATIONAL/ CONSCIOUSNESS/ IN UKRAINE”. The careful relief and balance of the fields add to the product a collector’s item. The state emblem in the composition sets the official tone and balances the decorative elements. The trademark of the NBU Banknote and Mint emphasizes the official origin of the issue.
Reverse
The reverse is the central story of the coin: the symbols are arranged so that the plot "comes to life" under different angles of light. Kulish, on the left side of which are the letters of the alphabet, on the right side - the inscriptions: years of his life 1819/1897 and PANTELEIMON/KULISH The reverse of the coin shows a portrait. 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.