40 shagiv 1918 — Ukraine ( Pick: 10b )
Banknote description
The note is cataloged under Pick number 10b. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference provide identification within the recorded details of banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Pick catalog
- 10b
About this banknote
The Ukrainian People's Republic issued the 40 shahiv banknote in 1918 to address a shortage of metal for coinage. This denomination was part of a series of small change notes authorized on April 18, 1918, including 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 shahiv. These notes were printed in Kyiv in sheets of 100 and perforated to facilitate separation.
The obverse of the 40 shahiv note features the national emblem at the center, with the inscription "УКРАЇНСЬКА НАРОДНЯ РЕСПУБЛІКА" (Ukrainian People's Republic) and the denomination "40 ШАГІВ" (40 shahiv). The reverse displays the emblem at the upper center and the phrase "Ходить нарівні з дзвінкою монетою," meaning "Used along with the ringing coin." This specific note, cataloged as Pick 10b, is the imperforate variant.
