National Reserve "Sofia Kyivska" has prepared a new gift for its connoisseurs! After the wild success of the "zero euro" collector's note with the image of the 11th century architectural monument - the Golden Gate, we present a new souvenir banknote with the image of the 11th century Hagia Sophia. in Kiev!
By issuing this collector's banknote, we support the European project, the main philosophy of which is to support tourism, popularize the most famous cultural and historical monuments, as well as promote the preservation and material support of European cultural heritage.
Sophia of Kyiv, built during the times of Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise, is a landmark. The cathedral was a symbol of power and sovereignty of Russia, as the main temple of the state played the role of its spiritual, political and cultural center. In 1990, Sophia Cathedral of the XI century. in Kyiv together with a complex of monastic buildings of the 18th century. on its territory is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which confirms the outstanding universal value of a cultural object that must be preserved for the benefit of all mankind.
The start of sales is planned from June 10, 2024. Collectable banknotes with a denomination of EUR 0 can be purchased at the souvenir shop at the entrance to the Bell Tower of the National Reserve "Sofia of Kyiv" (Kyiv, Volodymyrska St., 24) or ordered online on the official website of Sofia of Kyiv in the "Museum Shop" section: https: //st-sophia.org.ua/uk/muzejna-