Ukrainian hryvnia. 200 hryvnia - the most beautiful banknote

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

The greatest invention of mankind is money. They are one of the most valuable tools that every country has. The economic position of the state is determined by the world exchange rate. The national unit of Ukraine, according to the Constitution of the country, is the hryvnia. This currency appeared in everyday life of Ukrainians in 1996. The second president of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, introduced a new currency of Ukraine by his decree - and coupon-karbovanets were exchanged for hryvnias. Of course, if we compare the first currency and the modern one, then there are enormous differences, even if we consider that only 18 years have passed. The difference is especially noticeable on the banknote of 200 hryvnia.

Hryvnia history

Few people are interested in the meaning of the word "hryvnia", although every Ukrainian uses this word several times a day. At various times, coins were called this term: first with a denomination of two kopecks, then three, then ten kopecks. The term itself comesfrom the Polish language and was used as the name of the monetary unit. In Ancient Russia, this word was called a unit of calculation, but the original name came from the name of a female precious neck jewelry. According to ancient chronicles, one hryvnia was quite expensive, because you could buy a whole planed boat for it. In the 11th century, coins appeared in Kievan Rus, which had a similar name. They were called "hryvnia", were made of silver and were heavy in weight. Such monetary units existed in Kievan Rus for quite a long time, more than one hundred years. But despite the fact that the ruble became the monetary unit since the 15th century, the term "hryvnia" was still used to denote a unit of weight.

In 1918, in the independent state of the Ukrainian People's Republic, the hryvnia monetary unit appeared again, which lasted until 1922.

What denominations of hryvnia exist in the country

The modern hryvnia as a national unit of Ukraine appeared as a result of the monetary reform of 1995-1996. The very first hryvnias in 1996 were exchanged at the rate of 100,000 coupons-karbovanets for 1 hryvnia. Coupon-karbovanets was withdrawn from circulation for several months. In order for the population to have time to exchange old money, numerous exchange offices were opened on the territory of Ukraine. According to some data, about 310 trillion karbovanets were withdrawn from the money circulation during the reform period.

Now there are denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 hryvnias, as well aslarge coins with a face value of 1 hryvnia. From 1996 to 2007, the National Bank of Ukraine carried out about 18 introductions into circulation of the inhabitants of the country of the main denominations of the national currency. Old samples of hryvnia are those that were issued before 2001 (1992, 1994, 1995, 1997). This money was not secure enough. Since 2001, hryvnias began to be issued, which had a high level of protection against forgery, a larger size and a more attractive design. Over the 18 years of its existence, the hryvnia has changed its appearance about three times, retaining only common features. The sizes of banknotes began to differ depending on the denomination, the colors became saturated. The hryvnia was even named the most beautiful currency in the world in 2011.

How many samples of the 200 hryvnia banknote were in the history of Ukraine

According to European experts, the Ukrainian currency has received the status of the most beautiful in the world thanks to its successful design, because, according to people, people want to examine and study it. The bright purple banknote of 200 hryvnias is especially striking. For the first time, a denomination of 200 UAH appeared before 2001, but it was completely different. First of all, the original version was white and blue, small in size, with a portrait of Lesya Ukrainka. 200 hryvnias of the old type gradually left the money circulation, giving way to a new denomination of 2001, which was more attractive. The new pattern was introduced in 2007 by the National Bank of Ukraine.

Two-hundred banknote of a new sample

Since the release of the 200 hryvnia banknote, it has significantly decreasedthe number of fakes. Old samples were with a low level of protection. The new banknote, in addition to elements for visual security, places elements that are endowed with magnetic properties and can be determined in ultraviolet and infrared rays.

The external signs of 200 hryvnia have also changed significantly. The bill on the front has a portrait of Lesya Ukrainka, and on the reverse side - a part of the tower of the Lutsk castle. The paper of the banknote also differs in its features: it contains local watermarks. The banknote contains watermarks of the portrait of Lesya Ukrainka, separate inscriptions and images, there is also a separate sign, which has a different paint relief. It is felt to the touch, which is especially useful for people with poor eyesight. In total, "dvuhsotka" has 12 degrees of protection, which meets European standards.

Ukrainian hryvnia exchange rate

The difficult situation in Ukraine has led to the fact that the Ukrainian hryvnia is increasingly depreciating in the foreign exchange market. As of August 12, 2014, the exchange rates of foreign currencies, especially the dollar and the ruble, have grown very strongly in the country's banks. According to the Central Bank of Russia, as of August 12, one Ukrainian hryvnia can be purchased for 2.8384 rubles. The National Bank of Ukraine as of this date set the dollar exchange rate against the hryvnia at 1 to 13.