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 150th anniversary of the birth of Volodymyr Mykolayovych Perets - an outstanding Ukrainian scientist, philologist, researcher and publisher of numerous monuments of ancient Ukrainian literature.
Obverse
The obverse side is built as a holistic scenography, where state symbols are combined with images of the issue theme. The year of minting the coin is 2020 and the mark of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (bottom left). The obverse of the coin shows: in the upper part – the small State Emblem of Ukraine and the inscription in an arc NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE, on the left side the denomination – 2/ UAH, under which the inscriptions: PHILOLOGY/ LITERATURE/ HISTORY (the main areas of activity of the scientist) Peretz: books and a pen (against the background of an open book) in the center – a stylized composition symbolizing the professional activity of the academician. The careful relief and balance of the fields give the product a collector's expressiveness. The state emblem in the composition sets the official tone and balances the decorative elements. The company 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 a multilayered composition. The reverse of the coin shows a portrait of Volodymyr Peretz, on the left side of which on the mirror surface there is a broken relief composition, symbolizing the unfinished work of the scientist who was repressed and died in exile, against the background of the composition there is the inscription: VOLODYMYR/ PERETZ and the years of his life 1870/1935 are indicated. The careful relief and balance of the fields add to the product a collectible expressiveness. In the texture of the field, there are noticeable transitions of the 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 issues become small "time capsules": they preserve the emotion of the moment, a cultural sign and recognizable symbolism for future generations. It will become an appropriate gift and a warm accent of the collection. Fits well with the collection and looks festive in the case.