Ukrainian Hryvnia

The Ukrainian hryvnia is the currency of the Ukraine. The banknotes are printed on paper. The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is responsible for issuing the Ukrainian banknotes. The hryvnia has been the official currency of Ukraine since 1996, replacing the karbovanets. The banknotes feature portraits of various historical figures on the front and historical monuments of Ukraine on the back. The mission of the National Bank of Ukraine is to ensure price and financial stability in order to promote the country’s sustainable economic development.