As of September 4, 2026, the 2000 hryvnia banknote enters circulation. For collectors, this is not just another note, but a true find — the first banknote of the highest denomination in the history of the hryvnia, dedicated to the legendary Ukrainian dissident poet.

A symbol of struggle on the highest denomination

Vasyl Stus has become the main figure of the new banknote. His portrait embodies resilience, intellectual resistance, and devotion to the ideals of freedom. For collectors who value not only the denomination but also historical and cultural depth, this issue immediately becomes a top priority.

Artistic design filled with meaning

The banknote impresses with the thoughtfulness of every element:

The obverse features a portrait of Vasyl Stus. The reverse shows the building of the Faculty of Philology of Donetsk National University, where the poet studied. The composition is complemented by motifs of Alla Gorska's mosaics, in particular the image of the kestrel falcon — a symbol of the resistance of the Sixtiers. A line from a poem written in imprisonment: "And the candle trembles with the dawn that our great-grandson will call day." A font created based on the graphics of Georgy Narbut — the author of the first Ukrainian money of the UPR era. The main color is deep blue, size 75 × 166 mm. The banknote looks stylish, modern, and is easily distinguished from other denominations.

Advanced security technologies

Security is of particular value to collectors. The banknote is equipped with unique elements:

The world's first "windowed" AnimaTM Colour security thread with a dynamic effect — when tilted, the Tryzub turns into the hryvnia symbol. An optically variable SPARK element with kinetic color transition. More than 20 combined levels of security. Such technologies make the note interesting for detailed study and long-term preservation in a collection.

Why collectors are actively hunting for this issue

The new 2000 hryvnia banknote has every chance to become one of the key lots of the coming years. It combines a rare denomination, a powerful historical figure, rich symbolic content, and the most modern security solutions. For collectors of modern banknotes, thematic issues about freedom, and Eastern European series, this is a true top lot. The World Banknote Store is already preparing the first copies.

Vitalii Cherniuk - CEO World Banknote Store