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The coin is dedicated to the Ukrainian language - a living space in which memory, freedom and daily care for each other sound. The plot and details of the design emphasize the theme: it is dedicated to a rare bird, which has become one of the original symbols of the revival of life in the Chernobyl zone - the black stork. The 30-kilometer exclusion zone and the zone of unconditional…
Obverse
The obverse side is built as a holistic scenography, where state symbols are combined with images of the issue theme. In a circle, on the mirror surface, the inscriptions: CHORNOBYL RADIATION AND ECOLOGICAL BIOSPHERE RESERVE (on the left side), CHORNOBYL RADIATION AND ECOLOGICAL BIOSPHERE RESERVE the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (in the upper part). The obverse of the coin features: a small State Emblem of Ukraine (in the upper part), the inscriptions: UKRAINE (under the emblem), the denomination of the coin – 5 / HRYVEN (on the right side of the emblem), the year of minting – 2024 (below). In the center – a symbolic wheel of life, marking the revival of nature: a stylized international sign “Radiation Threat”, wrapped in leaves, around which are animals whose populations develop in the 30-kilometer exclusion zone, which has become a kind of reserve for reproduction, in particular, black storks, Przewalski’s horse, lynx, bison, elk, brown bear. The careful relief and balance of the fields add to the product a collector’s expressiveness. 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 reverse of the coin shows a black stork against a landscape background (pad printing was used), above which on the left side on a mirror surface are the inscriptions: LELEKA / ЧОРНЫЙ / CICONIA NIGRA. In the upper part there are chicks in a nest. The careful relief and balance of the fields add to the product a collector's expressiveness. 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 Ukrainian language is not only a way of communication, but also a support for identity: traditions, songs, literature, and family memories are transmitted through it. In the 20th and 21st centuries, it repeatedly became a marker of freedom and statehood, and now it sounds like a daily gesture of unity and mutual support. It will be an appropriate gift and a warm accent to the collection.