The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation the commemorative coins “Catherine’s Glory Ship of the Line” of 10 and 5 hryvnia face value.

“By issuing commemorative coins, the National Bank of Ukraine primarily seeks to showcase the Ukrainian state and perpetuate our glorious past," noted Mr Viktor Nesterenko, Director of the NBU General Department for Regulation of Cash Circulation. He added that the “Maritime History of Ukraine” series reflected the history of navigation and shipbuilding on the territory of our country.

Mr Viktor Nesterenko said: “Ukrainian history is marked by numerous landmark events that inspire the Ukrainian people to take pride in the ancient traditions and take lessons in patriotism and dignity from our ancestors who have set an example of how to bring glory to their country”.

In 1778, the new Kherson shipyard equipped with the slipways that were used for building ships and frigates was founded at the mouth of the Dnieper River. In the spring of 1779, the construction of the 66-gun ship of the line “Catherine’s Glory” was started. Four years later, in 1783, it was launched from the slipways of the Kherson shipyard.

During the years of operation of the Kherson Admiralty, which was in 1778-1827 one of the major centers of shipbuilding on the south of Russia, 34 ships of the line and 16 frigates were launched from its slipways.

The coin of 10 hryvnia face value has been made of silver; quality – “special uncirculated”, weight in fineness – 31.1 g, diameter – 38.6 mm, mintage – 5 000 pieces. The coin edge is smooth with in-depth legends: Ag 925 (metal and fineness), 31.1 (weight in fineness), NBU Mint logo.

The coin of 5 hryvnia face value has been made of German silver; quality – “special uncirculated”, weight– 16.54 g, diameter – 35.0 mm, mintage – 30 000 pieces. The coin edge is grooved.

The commemorative coins are a legal tender of Ukraine and shall be accepted without any restrictions at their face values for all types of payments as well as for placing to the settlement accounts, on deposits, for letters of credit and transfers.

Coins are minted at the Mint of National Bank of Ukraine