The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) have unveiled (14th March) the designs for their new coin denominations which are part of a programme to replace the lowest four bank note denominations of the same face value. The new coins will have face values of one, two, five, and 10-grivnia and will replace bank notes of […]
Ukraine: Winter Olympiad celebrated with new silver holographic crown coin
The National Bank of Ukraine have issued (11th January) two new coin denominations which were minted in support of the Ukrainian Winter Olympics team who are on their way to the XXIII Winter Olympiad, set to be hosted by the city of PyeongChang, South Korea. The first Ukrainian Winter Olympics team participated as an independent nation […]
Ukraine: Centenary anniversary of National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture celebrated with new silver coin
The National Bank of Ukraine have issued (7th December) two new collector coins which are minted in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, which is the successor of the Ukrainian State Academy of Arts. Founded on the 18th December 1917, on the initiative of […]
Ukraine: Father Christmas Features on Festive New Collector Coin in Time for the Holidays
On December 12, the National Bank of Ukraine released a new, festive coin—just in time for the holidays, taking into consideration both the Western Christmas celebrated on December 25 and the Eastern Christmas celebrated on January 6. The coin is also dedicated to the love for one’s neighbor. The tradition of Saint Nicholas goes back to […]
Ukraine: New Series Entitled “Cultural Monuments of Ukraine” Launched With Three Coins
On November 9, the National Bank of Ukraine issued three new coins in their new series entitled “Cultural Monuments in Ukraine,” which will focus on wildlife, fauna, personalities, literature, and legends that have shaped and contributed to Ukrainian culture in their own way. The first three coins feature wildlife as well as the enjoyed national […]
Ukraine: New Collector Coin Pays Tribute to Volunteer Movement and Those Who Give of Their Time and Energy
On October 12, the National Bank of Ukraine issued a new coin that speaks to the countless volunteers who give their time and efforts to those less fortunate, or who offer their expertise in many sectors of society from education to home-care and emergency services. Entitled “Ukraine Begins with You,” the coin honors the many dedicated volunteers who […]
Ukraine: Centennial of Kiev’s First Motorized Fire Engine Celebrated on Latest Collector Coin
This post was updated at 7:25 p.m. on October 14 to add a link to the National Museum of American History. This week is National Fire Prevention Week, and marks the museum’s annual highlight of its firefighting collection. On October 4, the National Bank of Ukraine issued a new collector coin, highlighting the city of […]
Ukraine Features Lady’s Slipper Orchids on Latest Color Coin in Flora & Fauna Series
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued (July 20) the latest coin in its continuing series, “Flora and Fauna of Ukraine.” The series of base metal and silver coins is dedicated to endangered species of plants found in and around Ukraine. The latest issue features the orchid affectionately referred to as Lady’s Slipper, or Cypripedium […]
Ukraine Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Constitution on New Coins
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued (June 20) two new coins marking the 20th anniversary of the country’s post-soviet constitution, which was initiated after it attained independence in 1991. The constitution is referred to as the “Basic Law of Ukraine” and was voted into law by Parliament on June 28, 1996. The document outlines how […]
Ukraine Features First Horse-Drawn Tram on New Collector Coin
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued (May 25) a new coin remembering the construction of Ukraine’s first horse-drawn tram system, which was inaugurated in the second half of the 19th century. This new coin marks the 125th anniversary of its launch. The need to provide public transportation for the city of Kiev and its […]
