Design of five hundred hryvnias bill of the Ukrainian National Republic (revers) 1918

This is the reverse side of a 500 hryvnia banknote designed by Ukrainian artist Heorhiy Narbut in 1918 for the short-lived Ukrainian National Republic. The design features a central octagon with a profile of a woman symbolizing Ukraine, surrounded by a stylized sunburst. The image is flanked by two depictions of the Ukrainian coat of arms, the Tryzub. The banknote utilizes a complex combination of visual elements and patterns to depict the nation's identity and currency value. This is a significant piece of Ukrainian history and art, illustrating the nation's struggle for independence in the early 20th century.