On the second anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, the National Bank issued a vertical 50-hryvnia banknote.
What is known about the new commemorative banknote "Unity saves the world"
The commemorative banknote "Unity Saves the World" has the EU series with numbers 0000001—0300000 and the signature of the head of the National Bank of Ukraine, Andrii Pyshnyi.
Its circulation is 300,000 pieces (in souvenir packaging). The banknote design was created by the artist Volodymyr Taran.
This is the second commemorative banknote issued by the National Bank since the beginning of the Great War.
On the front side of the banknote is a stylized outline of Ukraine, which is associated with the heart, to which vessels fit. The background image is an image of a girl in a military helmet looking west.
In the lower part, on the background of the globe, there is a stylized image of Europe, from whose countries vessels-routes of help and support for Ukraine seem to depart.
To the right of the watermark is a through element — a stylized chevron of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as a special relief element in the form of a circle for people with impaired vision.
The banknote contains text in Ukrainian and English: "Unity and solidarity with the Ukrainian people are bringing closer Ukraine's victory in the fight against the Russian aggressor and saving the world from chaos and the gloom of violence" (Unity and solidarity with the Ukrainian people are bringing closer Ukraine's victory in the fight against the Russian aggressor, and are saving the world from the chaos and darkness of violence).
The main image of the reverse side of the banknote is a composition of clasped hands symbolizing cooperation, mutual assistance, trust and partnership against the background of a stylized trident.
What is known about commemorative coins from the NBU
On October 27, the National Bank issued a commemorative coin for the Day of Ukrainian Writing. It is made of silver, has a denomination of 10 hryvnias and a circulation of up to 5 thousand pieces.
Before that, the NBU issued a coin dedicated to military intelligence. Its denomination is 5 hryvnias.
On August 24, the National Bank presented a new commemorative coin "The courage to be. UA". It was dedicated to Independence Day.
On August 4, the National Bank presented a new commemorative coin "PPO — a reliable shield of Ukraine." On it is an image of the Patriot air defense system. It was dedicated to "feats and heroism of the soldiers of the Air Defense Forces."
In May, the National Bank issued a coin dedicated to the Armed Forces Support Forces. Its denomination is 10 hryvnias.