Ukraine 2 Hryvni Proof Coin 2018 – Oleksiy Kolomiychenko

This commemorative coin honors Oleksiy Kolomiychenko (1898–1974), a distinguished Ukrainian otolaryngologist and founder of Ukraine's otolaryngology research school.

Obverse Design:

• Central Motif: A stylized human profile with concentric circles highlighting areas treated by Kolomiychenko.
• Left Side: Vertical inscription "УКРАЇНА" (Ukraine).
• Right Side: National emblem of Ukraine.
• Bottom: Denomination "2 ГРИВНІ" (2 Hryvnias) and the year "2018".
• Mint Mark: Located to the right, representing the National Bank of Ukraine's Mint.

Reverse Design:

• Portrait: Depicts Oleksiy Kolomiychenko.
• Inscription: "ОЛЕКСІЙ КОЛОМІЙЧЕНКО" (Oleksiy Kolomiychenko) with his birth and death years "1898 – 1974".

Specifications:

• Denomination: 2 Hryvni
• Composition: Nickel silver (nickel brass)
• Weight: 12.8 grams
• Diameter: 31 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded
• Mintage: 30,000 pieces
• Mint: National Bank of Ukraine's Banknote Printing and Minting Works, Kyiv

Packaging: The coin is presented in a protective capsule to maintain its proof condition.

Significance: This coin celebrates Kolomiychenko's pivotal contributions to medical science, particularly in otolaryngology, and his legacy in Ukrainian medical research.