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The commemorative coin from the Eastern calendar is a small talisman of the year, giving a feeling of a new cycle and renewal. The plot and design details emphasize the theme: dedicated to one of the animals of the twelve-year Eastern calendar. 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.
Obverse
The front side is built as a holistic scenography, where state symbols are combined with images of the issue theme. The obverse of the coin features: in the upper part – the small State Emblem of Ukraine, on the right side of which is the inscription in an arc УКРАЇНА, below on the left side is the inscription in an arc 5 ГРИВЕНЬ, on the mirror surface in a circle there are 12 symbols of the Eastern calendar, in the center of the circle – a stylized clock with an arrow pointing to a rabbit – a symbol of the year, under the arrow – 2023, on the matte field there are stylized Ukrainian carved symbols of each season: a snowflake (in the upper part), a flower (on the right side), a berry (below), a leaf (on the left side), the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (on the left side of the rabbit symbol). The relief conveys the movement of time and the cyclical nature of the year, and the contrast of the matte and mirror adds a “festive spark”. The state emblem in the composition sets the official tone and balances the decorative elements. The brand name 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 multi-layered composition. The reverse of the coin shows a stylized symbol of the Eastern calendar 2023 - a rabbit, which is surrounded in a circle by stylized symbols inherent in each season: snowflakes (in the upper part on the right side), flowers (lower right side), fruits (lower left side), branches (upper left side). The relief conveys the movement of time and the cyclical nature of the year, and the contrast of matte and mirror adds a "festive spark." The texture of the field shows noticeable relief transitions: from thin strokes to deeper areas that catch the light beautifully when the coin is turned.
Historical context
The Eastern calendar with a twelve-year cycle has long become a cultural symbol: each sign is associated with the nature of the year and wishes for the future. The Ukrainian interpretation adds its own meanings - seasonal motifs and modern signs of stability, making the coin appropriate for a gift at the beginning of the year. It will become an appropriate gift and a warm accent of the collection.