THE EVOLUTION OF UKRAINIAN BANKNOTES IN THE 20TH – AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY: STYLE AND ARTISTIC FEATURES

Abstract

Abstract. The purpose of this article is to investigate the development of the Ukrainian banknote from the beginning of its existence to the present as well as to explore Ukrainian bonistics through the aspects such as development and transformation of design, rare copies, limited editions, printing errors, preservation problems. Methods. Exploratory – finding artifacts on the above-mentioned topic, systematic – research and study of the overview of the material by stages of development, analytical – determining the evolution of the modification, development of the Ukrainian banknote. Results. The paper studies the development of the Ukrainian banknote as a functional national unit of account amidst the formation of Ukrainian state in the 20th - at the beginning of the 21st century. The author outlines rare specimens, collector's editions, history, peculiarities of printing, paper, modification of design, denomination, coloring, watermark. The issues of preservation of the Ukrainian hryvnia, creation of collections, migration of national banknotes, their devaluation as a form of art are discussed. Conclusions. The Ukrainian national monetary unit was formed throughout its existence and underwent numerous transformations. A varying number of banknotes were created. The design and composition of printing paper was changing. A varying number of instances were created. The design and composition of printing paper was changing. The hryvnia has gained widespread printing - collector's copies in a special protective design, limited series dedicated to important national events, jubilee banknotes with holographic markings and in the format of souvenir products.