The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a new commemorative coin with a denomination of 5 hryvnias, dedicated to the traditional pottery art of Opishnya in the Poltava region. This coin is named «Opishnyanska Ceramics» and honors one of the most significant phenomena of Ukraine’s national culture.
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Design and Features of the New Coin
The obverse of the coin features a zoomorphic sculpture titled «Lion», created by the renowned Opishnya potter Vasyl Omelyanenko. On both sides of the sculpture are fragments of characteristic applied decor typical of Opishnya’s zoomorphic products. The obverse also includes the year of minting, the graphic symbol of the hryvnia, the denomination of the coin, and the Small State Emblem of Ukraine.
The reverse of the coin is adorned with a stylized composition of elements from the traditional ornamental decor of Opishnya’s clay products. At the top, the inscription «Opishnyanska Ceramics» is displayed.
Details of Release and Sale
The coin is made of nickel silver—a blend of copper, nickel, and zinc. The total mintage is up to 75,000 pieces. Each coin will be available in special souvenir packaging.
«Opishnyanska ceramics has become a significant phenomenon of national culture—both in artistic and ethnographic dimensions. In 2012, it was included in the National Register of Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine, which attests to its importance as a component of cultural identity,» the description of the coin states.
The new commemorative coin «Opishnyanska Ceramics» can be purchased through the online store of numismatic products of the National Bank of Ukraine, as well as at distributing banks: Ukrgasbank, TAScombank, PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and PUMB.