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The coin is dedicated to a figure whose work has become a part of Ukrainian culture and a recognizable sign of the era. The plot and design details emphasize the theme: dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of the most powerful, original figures of Ukrainian art of the late 19th - mid-20th centuries. Vasyl Krychevsky, who had a universal talent in architecture, painting, graphics and book design.
Overse
The obverse presents the theme through a combination of state symbols, inscriptions and finely thought-out relief. At the bottom on the mirror surface is the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine. On the obverse of the coin, against the background of the ornament designed by Vasyl Krychevsky, the following is noticeable: in the upper part, the inscription UKRAINE, under which is the small State Emblem of Ukraine, on the right side and on the left side of which is the year of minting of the coin 2023, in the center, a stylized decorative “tree of life” – an element of the State Credit Note of the UNR, in the center of which is the denomination TWO GRIVNS. The portrait relief and decorative elements work as a business card of the era and the talent of the hero of the coin. 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 to life” under different angles of light. The reverse of the coin shows: on the mirror surface is a portrait of Vasyl Krychevsky, on the right side of which is a composition representing his legacy: in the upper part is the coat of arms of the UNR, under which is the first example of a new Ukrainian architectural style - the main facade of the building of the Poltava provincial zemstvo (1903–1908), built according to the design of Krychevsky, the inscriptions: VASYL KRYCHEVSKY (on the left side of the portrait in an arc on the mirror surface), years of life - 1873/1952 (on the right side of the portrait on a matte field). The portrait relief and decorative elements work as a calling card of the era and talent of the hero of the coin. The state emblem in the composition sets the official tone and balances the decorative elements.
Historical context
Vasyl Krychevsky is one of the creators of the Ukrainian modern style: an architect, artist and designer, involved in the visual language of the UNR. His works combined folk tradition and European aesthetics, setting standards for Ukrainian books, architecture, and state symbols. It will be a fitting gift and a warm accent to your collection.