Numismatic Products Catalogue

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.

This coin celebrates the prominent Ukrainian choral conductor, composer, ethnographer, and educator, Oleksandr Koshyts (1875–1944), who played a key role in popularizing Ukrainian musical culture on the international stage. The coin honors the creative legacy of the artist who, at the invitation of Symon Petliura, head of the Directorate of the Ukrainian People’s Republic, led the Ukrainian Republican Choir. From 1919 to 1924, under Koshyts’s direction, the choir toured 17 countries, giving over 600 concerts. It was during this tour that the world first heard “Shchedryk” by Mykola Leontovych, a piece that would later become the globally famous Christmas hit, “The Carol of the Bells.”

Obverse: there is a composition symbolizing the Ukrainian Republican Choir’s international tour led by Oleksandr Koshyts. Against a matte background, a stylized map of the tour route is depicted, with the names of the cities where the choir performed. Between the city names are silhouettes of swallows – a metaphor for spiritual flight, free movement, and the global spread of Ukrainian art. Against a smooth background are the legend УКРАЇНА (Ukraine), the coin’s issue year 20 / 25, Ukraine’s small state coat-of-arms, the coin’s face value 2 and the graphic symbol of the hryvnia ?. Beneath, to the left, is the mint mark of the NBU’s Banknote Printing and Minting Works.

Reverse: in the center of the composition is a stylized portrait of Koshyts in a tailcoat. Special attention is given to the depiction of the artist’s hands – the conductor’s primary “instrument” and means of emotional expression. The background is a wavy, dynamic surface that radiates from the coat-of-arms of the Ukrainian People’s Republic, symbolizing the spread of Ukrainian culture throughout the world thanks to the choir’s tour. To the left, against a smooth background, are the legend ОЛЕКСАНДР / КОШИЦЬ (Oleksandr / Koshyts) and the years of his birth and death 1875 / 1944.