Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) TradingHours.com
The Ukrainian Hryvnia is the primary currency of Ukraine. This currency is used by an estimated 44,622,516 people. Based on our estimate, Ukrainian Hryvnia is the #27 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Ukrainian Hryvnia is "UAH". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 980. The currency symbol for the Hryvnia is "₴".
Ukrainian Hryvnia conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
UAH Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Ukrainian Hryvnia is Ukraine.
There are approximately 44,622,516 people around the world who use the Ukrainian Hryvnia. The Ukrainian Hryvnia is the #27 most used widely currency is the world.
44,622,516 user population
Ranked #27 in the worldUAH Exchange Rates
1 Ukrainian Hryvnia equals:
† Rates last updated at 24 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
UAH Currency Facts
UAH Details
| ISO 4217 Code | UAH |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 980 |
| Unit Name | Hryvnia |
| Symbol | ₴ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
UAH Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | ₴1, ₴2, ₴5, ₴10, ₴20, ₴50, ₴100, ₴200, ₴500 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | ₴1, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
UAH Issuance
| Central Bank | National Bank of Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bank.gov.ua |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 44,622,516 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #27 |
| UAH Inflation Rate | 10.95% |
| Inflation Rank | #8 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 UAH Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the National Bank of Ukraine. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Ukrainian Hryvnia may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| New Year's Holiday | January 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | January 7, 2019 | Closed |
| International Women's Day | March 8, 2019 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | April 29, 2019 | Closed |
| Bank Holiday | April 30, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Victory Day | May 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Trinity Day | June 17, 2019 | Closed |
| Constitution Day | June 28, 2019 | Closed |
| Independence Day | August 26, 2019 | Closed |
| Defenders of Ukraine Day | October 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Bank Holiday | December 30, 2019 | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2019 | Closed |
UAH Currency History
The Ukrainian Hryvnia was created in September 1996. The table below shows the history of currencies that ultimately became the Ukrainian Hryvnia.
| Currency | Active | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian karbovanets (UAK) | October 1992 to September 1996 | UAH |