Ukraine 1 Hryvnia 2006 – Volodymyr the Great – UNC
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
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Country: Ukraine
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Denomination: 1 Hryvnia
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Year: 2006
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Issuer: National Bank of Ukraine
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Obverse: Volodymyr the Great
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Reverse: Ancient Kyiv cityscape