Ukraine 1996 50 Hryven Banknote – Pick 113b | UNC | Viktor Yushchenko Signature | First Series Hryvnia

Celebrate the rebirth of Ukrainian national identity with this 1996 50 Hryven banknote, part of the first series of Hryvnia introduced after Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union. This Pick 113b issue is distinguished by the signature of Viktor Yushchenko, then Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine and later the country’s President. This UNC (Uncirculated) note is a crisp, historical piece ideal for collectors of modern European currency.

Key Features:

• Country: Ukraine

• Year: 1996

• Denomination: 50 Hryven

• Pick Number: P-113b

• Condition: UNC (Uncirculated)

• Currency: Hryvnia (UAH)

• Printer: Banknote Printing and Minting Works, Ukraine

• Size: Approx. 132 × 72 mm

• Signature: Viktor Yushchenko

• Series: First post-independence Hryvnia series

Design Highlights:

• Obverse: Portrait of Mykhailo Hrushevskyi, a prominent Ukrainian historian and the first President of the Ukrainian People's Republic. The design includes the denomination in numerals and Ukrainian script, traditional embroidery patterns, and the national coat of arms (Tryzub).

• Reverse: Depicts the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) building in Kyiv, a powerful symbol of Ukrainian statehood, alongside stylized national motifs and architectural elements.

• Security Features: Watermark of Hrushevskyi's portrait, security thread, microprinting, and UV elements (on some issues).

This is more than just a banknote—it's a historical marker from the early days of Ukraine’s post-Soviet independence. The Yushchenko signature version is particularly collectible due to his later role as President during a pivotal era in Ukrainian history.

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