The National Bank of Ukraine has begun circulating an upgraded 20-hryvnia banknote with improved security features.

A press release from the central bank reports that 60 million of the upgraded 20-hryvnia banknotes will be printed in total, which will gradually replace older, worn out notes.

Whilst the design of the upgraded 20-hryvnia banknote continues to feature main elements used on the prior version of the note, new security features have been introduced.

These include an optically variable ink feature displayed as a flower, positioned on the front right of the note which changes colour from magenta to green as the note is tilted. Ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) features have been enhanced, and a tactile mark aimed at assisting those with visual impairments to identify the note’s denomination has been improved.

Watch an educational film released by the National Bank of Ukraine detailing the new features of the banknote.

Further information about the new banknote can be viewed at the National Bank of Ukraine website.