The National Bank of Ukraine has released (3rd August) new zinc-alloy collector coins focusing on Ukraine’s National Air Force. The new coins are issued as part of the ongoing series entitled “Armed Forces of Ukraine,” which focuses on the various branches and services of Ukraine and was first launched in 2015. One of the primary […]
Ukraine: Now-postponed Tokyo Olympic Games theme for new silver Proof crown coins
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued (22nd July) new silver collector coins which are in recognition of Ukraine’s National Olympic Team, who would have been competing alongside top-class world athletes this month. Unfortunately, due to the spread of the Wuhan strain of COVID-19, which has become a worldwide pandemic, authorities, organisers, and governments have […]
Ukraine: Silver one-ounce bullion coin series featuring Archangel Michael and new reverse design
The National Bank of Ukraine has released (10th July) their silver one-ounce bullion coins, which are part of their annual “Archangel” series begun in 2011. For the 2020-dated issue, the silver coins feature a new reverse design, which, for the first time, includes the new currency symbol ₴ for the hryvnia-denominated coins. The overall design […]
Ukraine: New silver Proof coins feature sovka roskoshnaja moth as part of flora and fauna series
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued new silver and base metal coins with colour which feature the country’s native flora and fauna in an ongoing coin series. Focusing on the 2020-dated coins is Lepidoptera, an order of insects that includes butterflies and moths. Known in the Ukrainian language as “sovka roskoshnaja” and loosely translated […]
Ukraine: St. Michael’s Vydubychi Monastery features on latest silver Proof coins as part of “Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine” series
The National Bank of Ukraine has released (16th April) their latest coins which are part of an ongoing numismatic series entitled “Spiritual Treasures of Ukraine.” Begun in 1996, the series includes themes and topics which include landmark churches and monasteries, significant anniversaries, and personalities that have shaped the ecumenical and Orthodox religious spirit of Ukraine. […]
Ukraine: Historic Zolochiv Castle features on new silver coins in “Architectural Monuments” series
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued new silver Proof coins as part of their ongoing numismatic series entitled “Architectural Monuments,” highlighting many of the landmarks and structures built in Ukraine. The coins focus on Zolochiv Castle, once the regal residence of the Sobieski Dynasty. The legendary noble family reached the height of their power […]
Ukraine: Mega-sized silver Proof coin marks autonomy of Ukrainian Orthodox Church
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued (22nd July) their latest large-size silver Proof coin to mark the ultimate process for the autonomy of the country’s Orthodox church, which was finalised on the 5th January 2019. On the 11th October 2018, the synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate announced that it would proceed to the granting […]
Ukraine: Announcement of new denomination 1,000-hryvnia banknote planned for October release
The National Bank of Ukraine has announced (25th June) the planned issue of a new banknote with the denomination of 1,000-hryvnia (U.S. $38.00) scheduled for release on the 25th October, and the 1,000-hryvnia note will be the largest in circulation. To facilitate cash payments in Ukraine, the National Bank has announced the new denomination. Even […]
Ukraine: New silver collector coins feature historic Palanok Castle
The National Bank of Ukraine will issue (26th February) new collector coins which depict one of the country’s most well-known and revered national landmarks, Palanok Castle. The coins are dedicated to the ancient historical and military-architectural monument, one of the most original fortifications of the Middle Ages of Central Europe. For centuries, it reliably protected […]
Ukraine: Silver double-crown coin celebrates centenary anniversary of National Academy of Sciences
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued new collector coins which are a celebration of the centenary anniversary of the country’s National Academy of Sciences, first established on the 27th November 1918, as the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. The centenary anniversary is also devoted to many generations of scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of […]
