Cash in circulation has increased in Ukraine: the NBU named the most common banknotes

The volume of cash continues to grow

It was in circulation at the beginning of 2026 UAH 926.3 billion cash The NBU notes that if the first quarter was traditionally characterized by withdrawal of cash from circulation, then in the second quarter the demand for it increased significantly.

The regulator explains this as a seasonal factor. A similar trend was observed last year, when the amount of cash also increased according to the results of the first half of 2025 — by 4.6%.

How many banknotes and coins are in circulation

As of July 1, the following were in circulation in Ukraine:

• 2.6 billion banknotes for the total amount UAH 960.7 billion;

• 15.3 billion coins (without commemorative and investment ones) for the amount UAH 9.9 billion.

On average, there is one resident of Ukraine 64 banknotes and 197 circulating and exchangeable coins. At the beginning of the year, this figure was 64 banknotes and 193 coins.

What are the most common banknotes

The largest share among banknotes is occupied by denomination notes 500 hryvnias — they constitute 25.8% from the total amount.

The smallest denomination of banknotes in circulation 50 hryvnias - only 4.5%.

At the same time, the number of denomination bills is growing the fastest 1,000 hryvnias. In the first half of the year, their share increased by 1.8 percentage points and reached 20% from the total number of banknotes.

By the total value of the banknote at face value 1,000 hryvnias already provide more than 55% of all cash in circulation.

The NBU introduces a new 2,000 hryvnia banknote

The National Bank notes that the percentage of thousand-hryvnia banknotes exceeding the y 55% corresponds to international practice when there is a need to introduce a higher denomination bill.

That is why with September 4, 2026 a new denomination banknote will appear in Ukraine 2,000 hryvnias.

The Ukrainian poet of the sixties will be depicted on its front side Vasyl Stus, and on the reverse — the building of the Faculty of Philology of the Donetsk National University, where he studied.

The new banknote will have over 20 modern protection elements.

What are the most coins?

Among the coins, the denomination is the most in circulation 1 hryvnia, while the smallest — 10 hryvnias, which are only 2.5% from the total number of coins.

At the same time, the demand for 50 kopecks. Their share in circulation is 9.1%, primarily due to active use in trade and services.

What is known

The NBU emphasizes that the introduction of banknotes at face value 2,000 hryvnias will not lead to an increase in the money supply and will not affect inflation. According to the regulator, the decision is related to the growth of the economy, the level of prices, salaries and the amount of cash in circulation, and is not the cause of these processes.