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The National Bank issued a new commemorative coin for the 30-anniversary of the hryvnia. It is dedicated to the monetary reform of 1996, which marked the introduction of the national currency — the hryvnia. This was reported by the National Bank of Ukraine.
The new commemorative coin “For the 30-anniversary of the monetary reform in Ukraine” was put into circulation on 2 September. It was on that day in 1996 that the country began the transition from the coupon-karbovanets to the hryvnia. The exchange of old money for the new lasted two weeks — until 16 September. It proceeded freely and without restrictions, and already the next day, 17 September, payments in the territory of Ukraine could be made only in hryvnias. Carrying out the reform became one of the most important steps toward the country's economic independence.
“Our new commemorative coin is dedicated not only to the anniversary of the monetary reform. It reminds us of the path that Ukraine and the hryvnia have traveled together over thirty years. During this time the hryvnia has become a symbol of the state's stability; its introduction permanently secured Ukraine’s right to determine its own future. Today our responsibility is to preserve trust in the national currency and to do everything so that the hryvnia remains the money of a strong, free European state,” said NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy.
The commemorative hryvnia was made from silver of 925 fineness and supplemented with local gilding. The NBU plans to mint no more than 5 thousand copies.
The design used elements from one-hryvnia coins of two generations. The obverse features an image of the modern-design hryvnia introduced in 2018. It shows the small State Emblem of Ukraine, the denomination, the country name, the logo of the NBU Banknote and Mint, and the year of minting — 2026. The other side of the new coin is made in the style of the first reverse coin with a denomination of 1 hryvnia, which is now being gradually withdrawn from circulation. The reverse also bears the date “1996” in remembrance of the year the financial reform was carried out.
On 24 August, the NBU put into circulation a commemorative coin "For the 35-anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence." It continues the "Ukrainian State" series and is dedicated to the 35-th anniversary of the proclamation of Ukraine’s independence.
The commemorative coin “We Stand Firm!” received the top distinction in the “Inspiring Coin” category and made the top ten coins in the world based on the results of the prestigious international “Coin of the Year” competition.
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