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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 details of the design emphasize the theme: dedicated to the Ukrainian international lawyer, who took an active part in the preparation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and many other important international legal documents.
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. On the left side is the year of minting the coin - 2020, under which is the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine. The obverse of the coin features: a small State Emblem of Ukraine (in the upper part) and the inscriptions: NATIONAL (on the left side of the emblem), BANK OF UKRAINE (on the right side of the emblem), 2/ HRYVNI (under the emblem), THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (in the center) below, against the background of sheets of paper - hands and a judge's gavel (as a symbol of making judicial decisions). 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 is the central story of the coin: the symbols are arranged so that the plot "comes alive" under different angles of light. Koretsky, his portrait and inscriptions are shown: VOLODYMYR/ KORETSKY (below the portrait), years of life 1890/1984 (on the left side of the portrait), UKRAINIAN SCIENTIST-JUDIFIC JUDGE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF THE UN (in a circle). On the reverse of the coin, against the background of a globe, symbolizing the international activities of the Ukrainian jurist. The careful relief and balance of the fields add to the product a collector's expressiveness. In the texture of the field, relief transitions are noticeable: 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 issues become small "time capsules": they preserve the emotion of the moment, a cultural sign and recognizable symbolism for future generations. It will be a suitable gift and a warm accent to the collection. It fits well with the collection and looks festive in the case.