On 19 October 2026 the National Bank of Ukraine put into circulation the commemorative coin “100 Years Since the Birth of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn”. It honours the Ukrainian, Canadian and Swiss economist, public figure and philanthropist.
Three countries in one bouquet
The obverse shows a bouquet of viburnum, a maple leaf and an edelweiss, the symbols of Ukraine, Canada and Switzerland. These three countries shaped Hawrylyshyn’s life. Above the composition is the inscription “Ukraine”; below are the Small State Emblem, the year of issue and the face value.
The reverse carries a portrait of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn, his name and his well-known motto: “Dream wildly” («Буйно мрійте»).
Specifications
- Series: “Outstanding Personalities of Ukraine”
- Face value: 2 hryvnias
- Metal: nickel silver
- Weight: 12.8 g
- Diameter: 31 mm
- Finish: special uncirculated
- Edge: reeded
- Mintage: 50,000 pieces
- Artist: Yurko Hutsuliak
- Sculptors: Volodymyr Demianenko, Volodymyr Atamanchuk
The coin comes in souvenir packaging.
About the series
“Outstanding Personalities of Ukraine” is the largest NBU commemorative series: our catalogue lists about 180 items in it. The 2-hryvnia nickel silver coins are an easy way to collect it without a large budget.
Source of specifications: the National Bank of Ukraine catalogue of numismatic products.
