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2 UAH
P-117b
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What's on the note
Front: Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, built 1037 under Volodymyr's son Yaroslav the Wise, depicted with its characteristic golden domes and bell tower. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Ukraine's most significant architectural and religious monuments, symbolizing the Christianization of Kievan Rus' and the country's Byzantine heritage. The note also features a bandura (Ukrainian folk instrument) and inkwell with quill, representing Ukrainian culture and learning.
Back: Volodymyr the Great (c. 958–1015), Grand Prince of Kyiv from 980 to 1015, who Christianized Kievan Rus' in 988 by adopting Byzantine Orthodox Christianity. This pivotal event shaped the religious and cultural identity of Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus for centuries. He is venerated as Saint Volodymyr-Equal-to-the-Apostles in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is considered the founder of the Ukrainian state tradition.
How it was made
Signatures: Governor: Volodymyr Stelmakh
Security features: thread, microprint, see_through_register, raised_print, latent_image
Ukraine in Europe
Ukraine in Europe. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
This note belongs to the third series of Ukrainian hryvnia banknotes issued in 2005, featuring a comprehensive redesign with enhanced security features. The 2 hryvnia denomination was introduced in the 2005 series redesign. Volodymyr the Great has appeared on the 1 hryvnia note since the currency's introduction in 1996, but this 2 hryvnia note pairs him with Saint Sophia Cathedral to emphasize the theme of Christianization and cultural heritage. The signature is that of Volodymyr Stelmakh, who served as Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine from 2004 to 2010. The serial number БГ9493667 indicates a 2005 or later printing within this series. The hryvnia was introduced in 1996, replacing the temporary karbovanets at a rate of 1 hryvnia = 100,000 karbovantsiv, following Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and subsequent hyperinflation.
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How it came to me
Note appears crisp with sharp corners and no visible circulation wear
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Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 07:32:29 | 1.0 | 3.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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