The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has put into circulation a commemorative coin titled “Easter Joy: Pysanka,” dedicated to the traditions of Polissya egg painting, the regulator announced on its website.
“The coin’s design reflects the distinctive traditions of one of the oldest ethnographic regions—Polissya. Each element of the ornament has deep symbolic meaning: the sun and star embody life-giving energy, the waves symbolize water and fertility, and the spirals signify infinity,” the description notes.
According to the central bank, the 10-hryvnia silver coin is shaped like an ovoid. Its reverse is decorated with the “ruza” (star) ornament, characteristic of the Chernihiv region. The obverse is divided into four sectors, each representing the pysanka traditions of individual regions—Rivne, Volyn, Zhytomyr, and Kyiv.
The coin is made of 999-fine silver, with a precious metal weight of 31.1 g. The minting quality category is “special uncirculated.” The project’s artist was Oleksandra Kuchynska.
The mintage is limited to 7,500 pieces.
The price of the coin during the last sale in the NBU’s online store was 8,832 UAH. As of April 9, the entire mintage allocated for online sales has already been completely sold out.
The commemorative coin is part of the “Ukrainian Heritage” series.
The “Ukrainian Heritage” series of commemorative coins was established by the National Bank of Ukraine in 2005. It is dedicated to architectural landmarks, folk crafts, and traditions. As of April 2026, the series comprises 45 coins made of precious and non-precious metals. The coins in the series have a limited mintage and are in high demand among collectors.
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