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The National Bank of Ukraine announced the issue of a new commemorative coin dedicated to John Paul II. It is planned to be issued into circulation in 2026 year before the 25-year anniversary of the Pope's historic visit to Ukraine.
This was reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.
The idea of issuing the new commemorative coin was presented by 7 in August. The future project was discussed by NBU head Andriy Pyschny and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Holy See, Andriy Yurash.
For now the regulator has not disclosed the coin’s design, its denomination, mintage, or the presentation date. This information promised to be provided later.
The National Bank reminded that this is not the first joint symbol of Ukrainian–Polish friendship. In 2023 the NBU, together with Narodowy Bank Polski, released a set of commemorative silver coins “Friendship and brotherhood – the greatest wealth,” dedicated to the partnership of the two states after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
During the presentation, Andriy Pyschny noted that the new coin should preserve memory not only of the figure of John Paul II but also of the values he stood for. According to him, freedom, dignity, Europe-wide call of Ukraine, and the ability of peoples to build a common future remain relevant even 25 years after the pontiff’s visit.
Andriy Yurash emphasized that the decision holds special significance as a sign of respect for the Pope and his spiritual and intellectual heritage, which continues to influence the world today.
Previously the National Bank also released a commemorative silver coin with a denomination of 10 hryvnias for the 250-year anniversary of the United States' independence. Its mint was 3 thousand copies.
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