Ukrainian hryvnia.

The greatest invention of mankind is money.They are one of the most valuable tools that each country has.As the exchange rate is determined by the global economic situation of the state.National unity of Ukraine, according to the Constitution, is the hryvnia.This currency appeared in everyday life of Ukrainians in 1996.The second president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma signed a decree entered into force the new currency of Ukraine - and the coupon-karbovanetses were exchanged for the hryvnia.Of course, if we compare the first currency, and the modern, the differences are huge, even if we consider that it's only been 18 years.Especially noticeable difference in the denomination of 200 hryvnia.

history hryvnia

meaning of the word "UAH" very few people are interested in, although every Ukrainian uses this word several times a day.At various times this term called the coin denominated first two pennies, then three, then ten cents.The term comes from the Polish language and was used as the name of the monetary unit.In ancient Rus' it refers to one calculation, but the original name comes from the name of the female cervical precious ornaments.According to ancient chronicles, one hryvnia has cost quite expensive, because for her it was possible to buy a whole planed boat.In the XI century in Kievan Rus were coins that had the same name.They were called "hryvnia", made of silver and were heavy in weight.These currencies have existed in Kievan Rus for a long time, more than one hundred years.But despite the fact that from the XV century, the ruble was the currency of the term "UAH" it is still used to describe a unit of weight.

In 1918, in an independent state of UNR reappeared currency the hryvnia, which lasted until 1922.

What hryvnia denominations exist in the country

Modern hryvnia as a national unit of Ukraine was the result of currency reform 1995-1996.The very first in 1996 hryvnia exchange rate on the 100,000-karbovancev coupon for 1 UAH.Coupon karbovanets withdrawn from circulation for several months.In order to make the people had time to exchange the old money in Ukraine opened numerous exchange offices.According to some data, the turnover of cash were seized during the reform period of about 310 trillion coupon karbovancev.

Now there are bills in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 hryvnia, as well as large coins of 1 hryvnia.From 1996 to 2007, the National Bank of Ukraine was conducted about 18 Issuance of inhabitants of the country the major denominations of the national currency.Hryvnia old patterns are those that were issued prior to 2001 (1992, 1994, 1995, 1997).These funds were not sufficiently protected.Since 2001, the hryvnia began to be issued, which had a high level of protection against counterfeiting, larger and more attractive design.For 18 years of existence the hryvnia change their appearance about three times, retaining only the commonalities.Dimensions of the banknote become different depending on the denomination, the colors are saturated.The hryvnia has even been called the most beautiful of the world currency in 2011.

How many samples of 200 hryvnia banknotes in the history of Ukraine

According to European experts, the Ukrainian currency has gained the status of the most beautiful in the world due to good design, because, according to the people, it would be desirable to consider and study.Particularly striking bright purple banknote in denomination of 200 hryvnia.For the first time a bill denominated in UAH 200 appeared before 2001, but it was quite different.First of all, the original version was blue and white, small size, with a portrait of Lesia Ukrainka.Old-style 200 hryvnia gradually went out of cash flow, giving the place a new bill in 2001, which was more attractive.A new sample was introduced in 2007 by the National Bank of Ukraine.

denomination "dvuhsotki" new model

Since the release notes of 200 hryvnia significantly decreased the number of counterfeits.Older samples were low protection level.The new bill, except for the visual protection elements, placing elements which are endowed with magnetic properties and may be determined in the ultraviolet and infrared rays.

changed significantly, and external signs of 200 hryvnia.The denomination is at the front of a portrait of Lesia Ukrainka, and on the reverse side - the tower of the Lutsk castle.It has its own peculiarities, and the paper notes: it provides local watermarks.On the bill placed a watermark portrait of Lesia Ukrainka, some inscriptions and images, is provided as a single character that has a different terrain paints.He felt the touch, which is especially useful for people with poor eyesight.Total "dvuhsotki" has 12 degrees of protection that complies with European standards.

Ukrainian hryvnia

difficult situation in Ukraine has led to the fact that the Ukrainian hryvnia depreciated more in the foreign exchange market.Regulations August 12, 2014 in the country's banks greatly increased rates of foreign currencies, especially the dollar and the ruble.According to the Central Bank of Russia, August 12, a Ukrainian hryvnia can be bought for 2.8384 rubles.National Bank of Ukraine as of this date set the dollar against the hryvnia 1 to 13.