2379) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is issuing a set of five Coins to honour the Armed Forces and Civilians, who have fought valiantly for over 100 days:

2379) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is issuing a set of five Coins to honour the Armed Forces and Civilians, who have fought valiantly for over 100 days:

The visitors to my blog from Ukraine, before the Russian aggression in Ukraine, were the fourth highest. After the War began over 100 days ago, the visitors from Ukraine dropped to zero, making the blog a "collateral damage/casualty" of the war.

Ukraine Commemorates the conflict against Russia Aggression on Coins:

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has announced the results of voting for the best design and creative works to honour the heroic resistance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people against the Russian aggression. The designs have been selected through an International design competition:

1) Unity is Strength:

This Coin design created by Alina Maliuta (Ukraine)

The Obverse of this Coin  in the centre features Ukraine's small Coat of Arms surrounded by images that symbolise Ukraine's National Unity - people are holding hands tied together with a blue and yellow ribbon. 

The Reverse of this Coin design features Ukraine's small Coat of Arms and the legend "Ukraine" above and the year of coin issue "2022" below.

2) Snake Island:

This coin design has been created by Vitalii Shevariov (Ukraine)

The Obverse of this Coin design features the famous "Snake Island" on which 13 Ukrainian border guards and soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces when confronted with a Russian warship on the first day of the war refused to surrender. It bears the legend - "Snake Island" (above) and "Russian warship, go f--- yourself" (below).

The Reverse of this Coin shows a Ukrainian border guard standing on duty. Ukraine's blue and yellow flag is seen on a flagpole. Below is engraved Ukraine's small Coat of Arms.

3) The Ghost of Kyiv:

This coin design has been created by Maryna Kuts (Ukraine)

The Obverse of this Coin shows against a stylised map - a plane and the legend -"Ukraine", along with Ukraine's small Coat of Arms.

The Reverse of this Coin depicts the legendary ace fighter pilot who shot down dozens of Russian fighter jets (reportedly some 45 to 50 Russian aircraft) and Kalibr cruise missiles in air combats over Kyiv. Above a legend reads - "Ghost of Kyiv".

4) Glory to the Heroes:

This coin design was created by Miroslav Hric (Slovak Republic/Czech Republic)

On the Obverse of this Coin are images of a female and two male defenders above a blue and yellow ribbon. Below is the legend - "Glory to the Heroes".

On the Reverse of this Coin is a composition depicting the battle between good and evil that is currently raging in Ukraine. Against the backdrop of the blue and yellow map of Ukraine is St.Micheal the Archangel, a symbol of the good, who is killing the devil - a symbol of evil. Above is a legend "Light will win over Darkness".

5) Ukraine is Homeland to the Heroes:

This coin design has been created by Mariia Padii (Ukraine)

On the Obverse of this Coin is a stylised trident surrounded by flowers and ears of wheat. Above is the legend "UKRAINE".

On the Reverse of this Coin is a symbolic composition that features a woman and a serviceman holding hands against the background of a stylised road. Above is the emblem of Ukraine's Armed Forces with the legend - "HOMELAND OF THE HEROES"to the left and right.

Links to other posts on Ukrainian Coins/Banknotes on this Blog:

1) 100th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Revolution: A 5 Hryvnia Nickel-Silver Commemorative Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 22.03.2017

2) Ukraine: Centenary Celebrations of the first postage stamps issued in 1918, commemorated on a new Cupro-Nickel Collector Coin of 5 Hryvnia issued on 25.09.2018

3) 100th Anniversaries of both the Ukrainian Revolution (1917-1921) and introduction of the first Banknotes of an independent Ukraine (1917): A Commemorative Banknote of 100 Hryvnia issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 17.12.2018

4) A 1,000 Hryvnia Banknote from Ukraine, to be issued by the National Bank of Ukraine: This Banknote will be a part of a family of 6 circulating Banknote and 6 Coin denominations, making for a total of 12 denominations in circulation (reduced from 17 denominations in circulation at present): Banknote issue date: 25.10.2019

5) Palanok Castle, Ukraine: A set of two coins in the denominations of 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-mickel) and 10 Hryvnia (Silver) issued by the National Bank of Ukraine commemorating one of Ukraine's most well known landmarks: Coin issue date: 26.02.2019

6) Zolochiv Castle, Ukraine: "Architectural Monuments" Commemorative Coin Series features the historic castle: A 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel) and 10 Hryvnis (Silver) Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, minted by the Ukrainian Mint: YEar of Coin issue: 2020

7) "Sovka roskoshnaja" ("Staurophora celsia") Moth, Ukraine: Sterling Silver Proof (10 Hryvnia) and Cupro-nickel (2 Hrvynia) coins issued under its "Native Flora and Fauna Coin Series" by the National Bank of Ukraine

8) 1075 years since Princess Olga (890-969 AD), Ukraine: A Silver Proof Coin brought out by the National Bank of Ukraine,minted by the Ukrainian Mint: Year of issue: 2020

9) 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence (1991-2021): National Bank of Ukraine has issued four Coin Variants celebrating the Milestone - 250 Hryvnia (Gold), 50 & 10 Hyrvnia (Silver), 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel/German Silver): Date of Coins issue: 17.08.2021

10) 80 Years since the Babyn Yar Massacres by the Nazi War Machine, Ukraine: Two Coins in the denominations of 10 and 5 Hyvrnias issued ny the National Bank of Ukraine paying a tribute to the victims of the Nazi Barbaric Ideology: Date of Coins issue: 27.09.2021

11) Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022

12) Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg", Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin features the Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2022

13) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is issuing a set of five Coins to honour the Armed Forces and Civilians who have fought valiantly for over 100 days

Posts on Transnistria:

1) Transnistria (or the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic): 25th Anniversary of the Trans-Dniester Ruble: A One Ruble Commemorative Banknote issued by the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank celebrating the milestone: Year of Banknote issue: 2019:

Posts on Russia:

1) A 100 Rouble Banknote issued by Russia to commemorate the XXII Winter Olympics - (07-23 February 2014) held at Sochi, Russia

2) Commemorative Coins issued when the 1980 22nd Summer Olympics were held in Moscow (19.07.1980 to 03.08.1980)

3) 2018 "Federation Internationale de Football Association" (FIFA) World Cup being held in Russia between 14.06.2018 &15.07.2018: Some Coins and stamps issued by Russia, Australia, Hungary, Spain & France to commemorate the Tournament/Championship

4) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Kholmogory post road (Arkhangelsk - Vologda - Yaroclavi - Moscow), Russia: Europa 2020 theme: A stamp brought out by "Pochta Rossii"(Russian Post) featuring this important post road: Date of Stamp issue: 15.01.2020

5) Russia celebrates the "Return" Of Crimea to Russia in 2014, by issuing a circulation 5 Ruble Coin in 2019

6) 44th Chess Olympiad held in Russia (24.07.2020 to 30.08.2020), Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a stamp commemorating the first online Olympiad held in 2020 for the first time in its history: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

7) Yuri Gagarin, Cosmonaut, Russia: 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's landmark first manned flight into space: Central Bank of Russia has celebrated the milestone with a 25 Ruble Silver Coin minted by the St. Petersburg Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) Cherepanov Steam Locomotive - 1834", Russian Federation: "The Inventions of Russia Coin Series": The First Coin in the 3 Ruble Silver Coin Series issued by the Bank of Russia depicts the Steam Locomotive: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.08.2021

9) "Lukomorye -Learned Cat, a Mermaid, Kashchey, Baba - Yaga and a Warlock", Russia: EUROPA 2022:"Stories and Myths" Theme: Pochta Rossi (Russian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp of 55.00 Ruble, depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 20.01.2022