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This commemorative coin conveys the idea of the issue through symbols, relief and an expressive composition that is a pleasure to examine. The subject and design details underscore the theme: dedicated to the outstanding statesman, military and political leader, head of the Directorate of the Ukrainian People’s Republic and Chief Otaman of the UPR army — Symon Petliura, whose name became a symbol of the Ukrainian people’s struggle for independence and statehood in the early twentieth century.
Obverse
The obverse is built as a coherent stage design, where state emblems are combined with imagery of the issue’s theme. At the center, against a mirror background, appears a stylized portrait of Symon Petliura, and on the left — an element of the patch from his military tunic in the form of a branch. To the right of the portrait are the Small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine, the inscription UKRAINE, the denomination 2 with the graphic hryvnia symbol, the year of minting 2026, and the logo of the Banknote and Coin Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine. Careful relief and balanced fields lend the piece collector-grade expressiveness. The state emblem sets an official tone within the composition and balances the decorative elements. The hallmark of the NBU Banknote and Coin Mint emphasizes the official origin of the issue.
Reverse
The reverse reveals the main image of the issue in expressive relief and a layered composition. It reproduces an artistic composition with elements of the symbolism of the Ukrainian People’s Republic. At the center is the trident — a depiction of the 1919-pattern sleeve insignia, which Petliura himself introduced as a military identification mark in the UPR army. Around the rim runs the inscription 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF SYMON PETLIURA, along with a wreath from Symon Petliura’s charter bearing the inscription UPR. Careful relief and balanced fields lend the piece collector-grade expressiveness. In the texture of the field, relief transitions are visible: from fine strokes to deeper plateaus that beautifully catch the light as the coin is turned.
Historical context
The coin’s subject is tied to an event or image important to Ukrainian memory. In 2026, exactly one century has passed since the death of Symon Petliura — the issue draws attention back to the era of the liberation struggle, the UPR army and the attempt to restore statehood after the fall of empires. Such issues become little "time capsules": they preserve the emotion of the moment, a cultural marker and recognizable symbolism for future generations. A fitting gift and a warm accent for any collection. It fits a collection well and looks festive in a case.