Numismatic Products Catalogue

This coin celebrates one of the twelve animals of the Chinese calendar. The Horse is the seventh sign of the Chinese calendar, embodying activity, love of life, independence, endurance, and determination. In traditional Chinese astrology, it belongs to the yang type and is associated with the fire element, which symbolizes dynamism, decisiveness, and a desire for freedom. At the same time, this sign is characterized by impulsiveness, intolerance of restrictions, and a tendency toward risk.

Obverse: above is Ukraine’s small state coat-of-arms, to the right of which is the semicircular legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine); against a smooth background are the 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac depicted around a circle; in the center of the circle is a stylized clock with a hand pointing to the horse – the symbol of 2026; above the hand is the legend 2026; beneath, to the left, is the semicircular legend 5 ГРИВЕНЬ (5 hryvnias); against a matt background are the symbols of each season, stylized to resemble a Ukrainian ornament: a snowflake (above), a flower (to the right), a berry (beneath), and a leaf (to the left); the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works is to the right, above the symbol of the tiger.

Reverse: the symbol of 2026 – a stylized horse – is depicted in the center of the composition, set against the background of a horseshoe, which is traditionally associated with luck and protection. The horse’s mane conveys the dynamism of movement “with the wind” or “against the wind” – as a metaphor for inner strength, resistance, and the aspiration for freedom. Below the central image, three dots are placed, symbolizing the continuation of the struggle. The horse is circled by stylized symbols of each season: snowflakes (above, to the right), flowers (beneath, to the right), fruit (beneath, to the left), and tree branches (above, to the left).

This set celebrates the unique species of the marine fauna of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov – an integral component of Ukraine’s natural heritage. The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov play a crucial role in preserving the region’s biodiversity, maintaining ecological equilibrium, and ensuring the country’s economic stability. Among the many inhabitants of these waters are the hermit crab (Diogenes pugilator) and the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) – species that serve as bioindicators of the condition of the marine environment, and are important elements of the marine ecosystems. With this set, the NBU aims to draw attention to the problem of marine preservation, remind humanity of its responsibility for the protection of natural resources, and emphasize the significance of marine biota in shaping Ukraine’s ecosystem.

Obverse of the coin dedicated to the Sea of Azov: in the center of the composition is a stylized contour of the Sea of Azov with the adjacent territory of Ukraine, executed in the form of relief horizontal lines that imitate sea waves. Above, to the right, is Ukraine’s small state coat-of-arms, under which are the coin’s issue year 2025 (placed horizontally) and the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine) (placed vertically). Beneath are the coin’s face value 5, the graphic symbol of the hryvnia and the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works. At the bottom of the composition are the following semicircular legends: АЗОВСЬКЕ МОРЕ and THE SEA OF AZOV. Reverse: there are two round gobies (an element decorated with color printing) in their natural habitat – on a sandy-silty bottom among rocky fragments and aquatic vegetation. In the foreground, a clutch of eggs is shown, emphasizing the species’ reproductive function and its ecological significance. The legend БИЧОК-КРУГЛЯК (round goby) is placed in a semicircle at the top, and the legend NEOGOBIUS MELANOSTOMUS is at the bottom.

Obverse of the coin dedicated to the Black Sea: there is a stylized outline of the Black Sea with the adjacent territory of Ukraine, executed in the form of relief horizontal lines of different lengths that imitate sea waves. Above, to the right, is Ukraine’s small state coat-of-arms, under which is the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine). In the center are the coin’s face value – 5, the graphic symbol of the hryvnia, the coin’s issue year – 2025, and the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works. At the bottom of the composition are the following semicircular legends: ЧОРНЕ МОРЕ and THE BLACK SEA. Reverse: there is a hermit crab (an element decorated with color printing) in its typical biotope – on a rocky bottom with shells and shell fragments characteristic of the Black Sea coastal area. The legend DIOGENES PUGILATOR is placed in a semicircle at the top, and РАК-САМІТНИК (hermit crab) is at the bottom.

This roll celebrates a separate branch of the military that plays a key role in modern warfare. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Force (UAVF) of Ukraine’s Armed Forces systematically uses aerial, naval, and ground-based unmanned and robotic systems to carry out a wide range of combat missions in an asymmetric confrontation. This coin honors the contribution of the UAVF personnel to the defense of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, symbolizing the innovation, technological superiority, and intelligence of the Ukrainian military. Each roll is packaged in souvenir paper featuring the following legends: БАНКНОТНО-МОНЕТНИЙ ДВІР НБУ, ОБІГОВА ПАМ’ЯТНА МОНЕТА, СИЛИ БЕЗПІЛОТНИХ СИСТЕМ ЗСУ, 25 ШТУК (the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works, circulation commemorative coin, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Force of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, and 25 units), the face value of the roll – 250 and the graphic symbol of the hryvnia, the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works, and an image of the emblem of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Force against the backdrop of stylized air currents.

Obverse: above is Ukraine’s small coat of arms; in the center, surrounded by an old Rus ornament is the following semicircular legend: УКРАЇНА / 10 / ГРИВЕНЬ (Ukraine/10/hryvnias); against the backdrop of the ornament are the coins’ issue year – 2025 (beneath) and the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works (to the right).

Reverse: there are the following circular legends: СИЛИ БЕЗПІЛОТНИХ СИСТЕМ ЗСУ (the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Force of Ukraine’s Armed Forces) (above) and the branch’s slogan: НАША ЗБРОЯ – РОЗУМ (our weapon is our intellect). The central element of the composition is the emblem of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Force – a stylized steel swallow that symbolizes the branch’s technological advancement, speed, and adaptability. The background of the coin reverse is complemented by a stylized image of air currents, which highlights the dynamism, maneuverability, and stealth of unmanned systems.

This roll celebrates the central executive body that implements state policy for civil defense, the protection of the population and territories from emergencies, emergency prevention and response, rescue operations, firefighting, fire and technological safety, the activities of emergency rescue services, and hydrometeorological activities. The coins honor the courage, dedication, and professionalism of the personnel of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), who save lives and ensure the safety of citizens every day, both in peacetime and during a state of war. Each roll is packaged in souvenir paper featuring the following legends: БАНКНОТНО-МОНЕТНИЙ ДВІР НБУ, ОБІГОВА ПАМ’ЯТНА МОНЕТА, ДЕРЖАВНА СЛУЖБА УКРАЇНИ З НАДЗВИЧАЙНИХ СИТУАЦІЙ, 25 ШТУК (the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works, circulation commemorative coin, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, and 25 units), the face value of the roll – 250 and the graphic symbol of the hryvnia ?, the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works, and an image of the SESU emblem.

Obverse: above is Ukraine’s small state coat of arms; in the center, surrounded by an old Rus ornament is the following semicircular legend: УКРАЇНА / 10 / ГРИВЕНЬ (Ukraine/10/hryvnias); against the backdrop of the ornament are the coins’ issue year – 2025 (beneath) and the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works (to the right).

Reverse: there is a SESU rescuer in full gear, holding a fire hose and a nozzle. There is the following circular legend: at the top – СМІЛИВІ РЯТУВАТИ ЖИТТЯ (Brave to Save Lives), a motto reflecting the core mission of the SESU; and at the bottom – ДСНС УКРАЇНИ (SES of Ukraine). Between the legends on both sides are stylized oak leaves – elements of the SESU emblem.