Ukraine 1 Hryvnia 2006 – Volodymyr the Great – UNC

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2006 Ukraine 1 Hryvnia banknote was issued by the National Bank of Ukraine and features Volodymyr the Great (Volodymyr I of Kyiv), the medieval ruler credited with the Christianization of Kyivan Rus and the foundation of Ukrainian statehood.

The obverse displays a finely engraved portrait of Volodymyr the Great, along with the Ukrainian trident (Tryzub), the national coat of arms. The reverse depicts a detailed view of ancient Kyiv, highlighting early architectural landmarks and reinforcing Ukraine’s deep historical roots.

Printed with advanced security features including intricate guilloché patterns, latent images, micro-text, and watermark window, this note represents the post-Soviet currency era and is widely collected as both a historical and modern European banknote.

Banknote Details

 

  • Country: Ukraine

  • Denomination: 1 Hryvnia

  • Year: 2006

  • Issuer: National Bank of Ukraine

  • Obverse: Volodymyr the Great

  • Reverse: Ancient Kyiv cityscape