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The commemorative coin from the Eastern calendar is a small talisman of the year, giving a sense 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 to the collection. It fits well with the collection and looks festive in the case.
Obverse
The obverse presents the theme through a combination of state symbols, inscriptions and finely crafted relief. The sign of the Banknote Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (on the right side above the tiger symbol) is visible on the obverse of the coin: in the upper part – the small State Emblem of Ukraine, on the right side of which the inscription UKRAINE in an arc on the matte field are depicted symbols of each season stylized as Ukrainian carving: a snowflake (in the upper part), a flower (on the right side), a berry (below), a leaf (on the left side) on the mirror surface in a circle are depicted 12 symbols of the Eastern calendar, in the center of the circle – a stylized clock with an arrow pointing to the dragon – the symbol of the year, under the arrow – 2024 at the bottom on the left side the inscription in an arc 5 HRYVEN The relief feels 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 trademark of the NBU Banknote and Mint emphasizes the official origin of the issue.
Reverse
The reverse is dominated by a thematic motif, complemented by inscriptions and details that emphasize the idea of the issue. The dragon is surrounded in a circle by stylized symbols inherent in each season: snowflakes (in the upper right part), flowers (in the lower right part), fruits (in the lower left part), branches (in the upper left part) on the right side of the dragon - the chevron of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a symbol of the courage and strength of Ukrainian defenders. The reverse of the coin shows a stylized symbol of the Eastern calendar of 2024 - a dragon arranged in a triangle, which is a symbol of the masculine principle and the element of fire. The relief feels the movement of time and the cyclical nature of the year, and the contrast of the 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.