The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced a new silver commemorative coin titled "Archangel Michael" as part of the series "Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine". This was reported by the Bank's press service on Facebook.
The coin was presented at the National Museum named after Andrei Sheptytsky in Lviv during the cultural and artistic project titled "Archangel Michael - Angel of Victory". This release is dedicated to one of the most revered heavenly patrons of the Ukrainian people - Archangel Michael.
"The National Bank is pleased to be part of this wonderful project, as the issuance is dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the National Museum named after Andrei Sheptytsky and the 160th anniversary of the birth of its founder - Andrei Sheptytsky, the spiritual archangel of the Ukrainian people. We hope that our new coin will serve as another sign of the spiritual strength of Ukrainians, a symbol of heavenly patronage and faith in victory, reminding us of the strength of spirit and the light that guides Ukrainians through the toughest trials," noted Yevhen Kondratenko, head of the numismatic products and cash operations department of the NBU.
The design of the new coin is based on the image of Archistrategos Michael from the deacon gates of the Zhovkva iconostasis created in the late 17th century by the prominent Ukrainian master Ivan Rutkovych.
The obverse features the royal gates of the Zhovkva iconostasis with a prayer to Archangel Michael. Above the gates is a stylized arch symbolizing the light that triumphs over darkness. At the top, the inscription reads: "Who is like God" - a traditional address to the archistrategos.
The reverse displays the image of Archangel Michael from the Zhovkva iconostasis, created using local gilding and color printing. The Archangel is depicted in military armor holding a sword and scales amidst clouds. The background of the reverse is adorned with a floral ornament in the baroque style.
The denomination of the coin is 10 UAH. It will be available for purchase starting November 11 on the NBU's numismatic products online store and through distributing banks.