Banknote 200 uah 2021 K. Shevchenko

The central image of the obverse is a portrait of Lesya Ukrainka (1871–1913), one of the most prominent Ukrainian writers and cultural figures.

• Portrait: An updated portrait of Lesya Ukrainka is placed in the center of the banknote.
• Inscriptions: The portrait is accompanied by the writer’s name and a line from her literary works.
• State symbols: The upper part contains the Small State Coat of Arms of Ukraine and the inscription “УКРАЇНА”.
• NBU signature: The watermark area contains the inscription “НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ БАНК УКРАЇНИ” and the facsimile signature of K. Shevchenko.
• SPARK element: To the right of the portrait is a stylized water lily with optically variable ink changing from purple to golden green.
• Denomination: The denomination numeral “200” is placed in the lower part of the banknote.
• Security features: Windowed security thread, latent image, microtexts, and tactile marks for visually impaired people.

The main design element of the reverse is the Entrance Tower of Lutsk Castle, one of the most recognizable monuments of Ukrainian architecture.

• Architectural composition: The center of the banknote features the Entrance Tower of Lutsk Castle.
• Storks: Flying storks are depicted to the right of the tower, complementing the artistic composition.
• Inscriptions: The banknote includes the inscriptions “ДВІСТІ ГРИВЕНЬ” and “200 ГРИВЕНЬ 200”.
• Denomination and date: The lower part contains the denomination numeral “200” and the year of issue 2021.
• Serial numbers: The horizontal serial number is printed in red, while the vertical serial number is printed in black.
• Security: Microtexts, see-through register, Orlov printing, and anti-copy patterns.