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These terms are most often used in numismatics — coin science.
Obverse <TAG1> is the face of a coin or medal, reverse <TAG1> reverse. In simple words: the obverse usually depicts what is associated with power — coat of arms, portrait of the ruler, state symbols. Reverse — is everything else: denomination, release date, thematic image.
However, what is considered an obverse is sometimes determined not by the image, but by which side is first described in the official documentation or was chosen by the issuer as the main one. In modern coins with — portraits, the ruler's face is almost always on the obverse. In circulating hryvnias — trident and the name of the state.
These concepts are also used in philately, phalerology and even card design. The main thing is that the obverse — is about "face", the reverse — is about "back". But not always everything is as clear as it seems.
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