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5 Hryven Ukrainian Folk Tales. Kyrylo Kozhumiaka
| Issuer | National Bank of Ukraine |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Composition | Nickel brass (German silver) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features three narrative compositions arranged in horizontal registers and separated by stylized hemp rope motifs, illustrating key episodes from the Ukrainian folk tale of Kyrylo Kozhumiaka. The left segment depicts Kyrylo the Tanner engaged in his craft, the central segment shows children beseeching him for aid, and the right segment portrays the princess held captive by the dragon. The legend УКРАЇНА and the date 2026 appear in the field, accompanied by the denomination 5 ₴ and the title inscription КИРИЛО КОЖУМ'ЯКА. |
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| Obverse lettering | УКРАЇНА 2026 5 ₴ КИРИЛО КОЖУМ'ЯКА |
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Kyrylo Kozhumiaka is one of the oldest Slavic dragon-slayer legends, predating Christianized versions by centuries — the hero defeats a serpent holding the Kyivan prince's daughter captive through sheer physical strength, not divine intervention. The tale is rooted in early Rus oral tradition and was documented extensively by folklorist Mykhailo Drahomanov in the 19th century. Ukraine's ongoing folk tales coin series has issued pieces tied explicitly to national cultural preservation efforts accelerated after 2022.