Ukrainian coin shines on global stage

Nataliia Fandikova, the Head of the Laboratory at the Department of Graphic Arts of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, and a renowned Ukrainian artist, won the International Coin Design Competition 2022, staged by the Japan Mint.

Although she was awarded the Most Excellent Work Gold Medal for her design of the coin "Good morning, Ukraine" in 2022, the official award ceremony took place this year because of the impact of the current global situation. The announcement was made by Norio Yamani, Chairman of the Jury and President of the Japan Mint.

For Kyiv Polytechnic, this recognition carries considerable weight: the university is not only about engineering, drones, or chemistry, but also about art, cultural symbols, and cultural diplomacy that bolster Ukraine's positive image in the world.

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute takes pride in Nataliia Fandikova’s achievement, a shining example of how Ukrainian talent and inspiration continue to propel national art and culture to the global stage.

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