Medal - City of Heroes. Kyiv region - Bucha, Gostomel, Irpin

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LocationUkraine
Year2022
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionNickel brass (German silver)
Weight16.54 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
PeriodRepublic (1991-date)
NoticeAnatolii Demianenko, Volodymyr Demianenko, Lukianov Yurii
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Obverse descriptionA stylized composition formed from maps of the cities of Kyiv region: Gostomel, Buchi, Irpen, which in combination resemble the shape of a heart; at the top right of the composition - an enemy paratrooper with a shot parachute; at the top of the composition - the legendary plane `Mriya`; in the center – a mirror tear; at the bottom left is a stylized flower as a symbol of rebirth of life.
Obverse lettering2022 УКРАЇНА КИЇВЩИНА МІСТА ГЕРОЇВ
(Translation: Ukraine Kyiv region Cities of heroes)
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse descriptionA girl is depicted on a swing, whose hair ribbon breaks during the `flight`, symbolizing an interrupted life; on the bottom right - prints of the dirty boots of the enemy who invaded the peaceful life of Ukrainians; on the left - a bird as a symbol of the continuation of life (near the girl); a stylized city (above); forest; shot `river of life` (below).
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Reverse script
EngraverNational Bank of Ukraine Banknote
Printing and Minting Works, Kyiv, Ukraine (1998-date)
Mintage2022  - Special Uncirculated - 50 000
Catalog ID5823967050
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