
Ukraine unveils banknote for anniversary of Russian invasion
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FIRST ANNIVERSARY. National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyi holds banknotes dedicated to the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, during a presentation in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 23, 2023.
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One side of the commemorative banknote shows three soldiers raising the Ukrainian flag, while the other side features an image of two hands tied with tape
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukraine’s central bank unveiled a commemorative banknote on Thursday, February 23, to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion, with one side depicting three soldiers raising the national flag.
The other side of the 20-hryvnia ($0.54) note features an image of two hands tied with tape, an apparent allusion to alleged