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The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a 10 hryvnia silver coin dedicated to "Chervona Ruta," the song by Volodymyr Ivasiuk that spans more than half a century of Ukrainian cultural history.
Titled Chervona Ruta – The Voice of Generations, the coin entered circulation on September 17, 2026, as part of the “Ukrainian Heritage” series. It is minted in 925 sterling silver, contains 31.1 grams of fine silver, and has a maximum mintage of 10,000 pieces.
The coin's design transforms musical creation into a story that continues from one side to the other: the river that originates in the Carpathian Mountains on the obverse continues on the reverse, transformed into a musical staff.
Front: Volodymyr Ivasiuk during the creative process
Obverse of the coin. Click on the image to enlarge it.
The obverse features a stylized portrait of Volodymyr Ivasiuk seated at the piano, deep in thought. The musical score, pen, and keys allude to the composer's work, while his personal monogram appears above the instrument.
In the background rise the Carpathian Mountains, from which flows a river whose shape resembles a violin. Its course flows through a collection of kolomyikas, traditional songs and dances whose verses inspired the musician. The spirals scattered across the scene represent the composer's dreams and reveries.
On the right is a stylized chervona ruta flower, and above it, the silhouette of a young woman holding a flower. The river leaves this side to continue symbolically on the reverse, thus becoming the element that links the two parts of the narrative.
On this side also appear the small state shield of Ukraine, the name of the country in Ukrainian — УКРАЇНА —, the year of minting, 2026, and the face value of 10 hryvnias.
Revers: a melody capable of breaking the stones of the regime
Reverse side of the coin. Click on the image to enlarge it.
On the reverse, the river from the obverse is transformed into a musical staff formed by stylized sound waves. Within it, the opening notes of "Cherovna Ruta" are recognizable, visually transferring the music to the surface of the coin.
The melody passes through and fragments a group of angular stones, described by the National Bank of Ukraine as the "regime stones" and presented as a visual allusion to Soviet oppression. From among them emerges a large, geometric red flower enhanced with color printing.
The flower symbolizes national spirit, cultural identity, love, and light. The contrast between its red tones and the finish of the rest of the piece focuses attention on the main motif, while the broken shapes of the rocks reinforce the idea of a voice that manages to break through against oppression.
Coin presentation
The coin is presented in its case. Click on the image to enlarge it.
The coin comes in a black velvet case. The logo and name of the National Bank of Ukraine are printed in Ukrainian on the inside of the lid.
Design Oleksandra Kuchynska
Recorded Volodymyr Atamanchuk and Anatolii Demianenko
Coin characteristics
Feature Data
Issuing country Ukraine
Denomination 10 hryvnias
Date of issue September 17, 2026
Series Ukrainian heritage
Metal 925 sterling silver
Fine silver 31.1 g (1 troy ounce)
Diameter 38.6 mm
Quality Special edition, not yet circulated
Singing Smooth
Maximum print run 10,000 units
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