The monetary unit of Ukraine - grivna (UAH). The hryvnia (Ukrainian Hryvnia) - Ukraine's currency. In the past - the monetary unit of Kievan Rus. Hryvnia is divided into 100 cents. Exchange foreign currency in the hryvnia is possible in banks and in many exchange offices. The most common foreign currency in Ukraine is the U.S. dollar and the euro. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards.

September 2, 1996 the National Bank of Ukraine in accordance with the Decree of President of Ukraine put into circulation banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 hryvnia. [10] August 22, 2001 in turn introduced bill denomination of 200 hryvnia. September 15, 2006 in turn introduced a bill of 500 hryvnia.

Currently in circulation are still small coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and current - 1 hryvnia.

In the collection are also available for memorabilia and commemorative coins in 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 125, 200, 250, 500 hryvnia.