The coin is dedicated to 100th anniversary of Ulas Samchuk, a Ukrainian writer who was born in Derman village of Rivne region but created his works in foreign country. The personality of Ulas Samchuk is one of the most distinctive among Ukrainian prose writers of 20th century. He is the author of memoirs, trilogy novel "Volyn", story "Maria", plays "Listen, listen, Moscow speaking", " One can hear the noise of the Millstones", etc.
In circulation since January 26, 2005.