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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 twelve animals of the Eastern calendar. The snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, which symbolizes flexibility, intuition and peace. It personifies deep knowledge, prudence, the ability to adapt and survive in any conditions.
Overse
On the obverse, the composition is readable at first glance: the official attributes of the state and the details of the plot work as a single whole. The matte field depicts symbols of each season stylized as Ukrainian vytynyanka: a snowflake (in the upper part), a flower (on the right side), a berry (below), a leaf (on the left side), and the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine (on the right side above the tiger symbol). The obverse of the coin shows: 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 snake - a symbol of the year, above the arrow - 2025. 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 corporate emblem 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 the symbol of the Eastern calendar 2025 in the center of the composition - a mysterious snake, which additionally means danger to the enemy. The snake is surrounded by stylized symbols inherent in each season: snowflakes (in the upper right part), flowers (lower right part), fruits (lower left part), branches (in the upper left part). The tail of the snake is intricately twisted and resembles a saber, which symbolizes readiness for battle. The image is composed in a hexagon, which expresses dynamics and inner strength, and in combination with the aggressive image of the head - hostility and unpredictability for the attacker. 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."
Historical context
The Eastern calendar with its 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.