Ukraine 1997 Coat of Arms

Ukraine · 1997 · 200,000 Karbovanets

This definitive stamp features the lesser coat of arms of Ukraine, known as the Tryzub (Trident). The golden trident is set against a blue shield, representing the national colors of Ukraine. The design is simple yet powerful, symbolizing the nation's sovereignty and long history.

Issued in 1997, this stamp was part of a definitive series during a period of hyperinflation in post-Soviet Ukraine, which is reflected in its high face value of 200,000 Karbovanets. The Karbovanets was replaced by the Hryvnia in late 1996, but stamps denominated in the old currency remained in use for a transitional period.