EconomyUkraine’s National Bank to redesign new banknote after backlash over Russian typeface similarity

Ukraine’s National Bank says it will alter the lettering planned for a new Hr 2,000 banknote. The decision was announced on July 15. Members of the public had pushed back, saying the inscription looked too similar to a Russian typeface. The bank will therefore redesign the lettering on the note.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-07-15 14:16Original