50 Hriven'
Ukraine · National Bank of Ukraine
The obverse displays a portrait of Mykhailo Hrushevsky, first president of the Ukrainian People's Republic, and the reverse depicts the Ukrainian Central Rada (House of the Teacher) building in Kyiv. The 2021 issue is an updated new-generation banknote, replacing the 2004 series design with improved security features. Printed on tinted magenta security paper, it retains the dominant color and main imagery of the previous issue while adding pronounced embossed tactile elements and advanced security features. The note measures 72 x 136 mm.
Highlights
ReasonNew-generation security and design upgrade of regular circulation 50 hryvnia banknote, replacing the 2004 series
DesignObverse: portrait of Mykhailo Hrushevsky; reverse: Ukrainian Central Rada (House of the Teacher) building in Kyiv
Security featuresMulti-tone local watermark (repeated Hrushevsky portrait); light watermark element with denomination; demetallized security thread with '50 ГРН' and trident; security fibers; pronounced embossed elements for visually impaired; improved UV and IR protection
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