The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative coin “Absolute” dedicated to Ukrainian boxer, absolute world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. This was reported by the NBU press service, Komersant ukrainskyi
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“Oleksandr Usyk’s brilliant victory takes pride of place on the Olympus of Ukrainian sport. Thanks to his unconquerable strength of spirit and unbreakable faith, the whole world knows that even in the most difficult times, Ukrainians are capable of great achievements. The name of the coin – “Absolute” – embodies the achievements of Oleksandr Usyk, our athletes, and all Ukrainians who strive for victory, and most of all – defenders,” said NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi, presenting the commemorative coin.
The boxer himself joined the presentation online.
The obverse of the coin features a traditional Crimean Tatar ornament on a mirror background, symbolising Oleksandr Usyk’s Crimean roots.
This pattern, used in the design of one of the athlete’s images in the “battle of the eyes” before the fight for the world title, emphasises the inextricable link between Crimea and Ukraine.
The reverse features a stylised image of a champion athlete in the centre of the composition against the outline of the Motherland monument, a symbol of the indomitable strength of the Ukrainian people.
Below, to the left and right of the champion’s silhouette, are the inscriptions: 18.05.2024 (the date of the fight), ABSOLUTE and UNDISPUTED (the title won by the athlete).
The coin was designed by Oleksandra Kuchynska and sculpted by Volodymyr Atamanchuk and Volodymyr Demianenko.
The Absolute commemorative coin was put into circulation on 1 October 2024. It has a face value of 5 hryvnias, is made of nickel silver, and has a minting quality category of “special uncirculated”.
The mintage is up to 50,000 pieces.
