1991 Ukraine National Bank 100 Karbovantsiv Note - Ukraine Republic First Issue - 1991 Ukrainian One Hundred Karbovanets Banknote - P#87a

This listing is for one photographed 1991 Ukraine Republic 100 Karbovantsiv First Issue of Republic Banknote. This banknote was issued by the Ukrainian National Bank, first issued in the first year of the new Ukrainian Republic in 1991. These banknotes are incredibly interesting pieces because of their importance to Ukrainian independence and national history! The obverse of this note shows a statue of Lybid, sister of the three brothers who founded the medieval city of Kiyv on the left end. The reverse of this note displays an aerial view of the Holy Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kiyv at the center. Extremely Fine (XF) grade/condition, minimal visible folds and signs of circulation, crisp note! Beautiful design and an amazing piece of history, excellent addition to any collection! P#87a (Pick Number 87a).

The National Bank of Ukraine was established shortly after Ukraine gained independence in 1990, becoming the republic's central issuing bank.  Starting in 1991 the bank began issuing notes in the denominations of 1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 Karbovantsiv. All notes in this first series have the same design only printed in different colors depending on denomination. These banknotes did not have serial numbers or signatures, with serial numbers only being issued on Karbovantsiv notes after 1992. Starting in 1996 the Karbovanets was replaced with Hryvnia as the national currency.

Extremely interesting piece of Ukrainian history and their fight for independence, great addition to any collection!

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1991 Ukraine National Bank 100 Karbovantsiv Note - Ukraine Republic First Issue - 1991 Ukrainian One Hundred Karbovanets Banknote - P#87a