Lot #141: Ukraine 1 Karbovanets, 1991 – Uncirculated Group of 25 Notes

A group of 25 uncirculated Ukrainian 1 Karbovanets banknotes dated 1991, from the fascinating period immediately surrounding Ukraine’s independence and the introduction of its own national currency issues. The notes feature the striking Berehynia figure, a traditional Ukrainian female figure, on the face, with an architectural view of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv on the reverse. Printed in warm brown, gold and cream tones with intricate guilloche patterns and ornamental security designs. These were issued by the National Bank of Ukraine as part of the early karbovanets/coupon currency series that circulated during the transition away from the Soviet monetary system. Details: * Country: Ukraine * Denomination: 1 Karbovanets * Date: 1991 * Quantity: 25 notes * Condition: Uncirculated * Issuer: National Bank of Ukraine * Obverse: Berehynia figure and Ukrainian lettering * Reverse: St. Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv * Serial numbers: Various * Individually protected in plastic sleeves A particularly interesting bulk group for the Ukrainian/world banknote collector, and the fact that all 25 examples are uncirculated makes this an attractive lot for someone wanting to build a matched group or obtain multiple high-grade examples of this early Ukrainian issue. Pickup category timeslot {A}