The Ukraine 1 hryvnia banknotes front side depicts Vladimir the Great, the Grand Prince of Kiev. The back of the note shows Vladimirs burg within walled fortifications in Kiev. An eagle, a cross, an ax, a mace, and a sword are also visible on this banknotes reverse. Vladimirs portrait as well as an electrotype 1 are visible on the Ukraine 1 Hryvnia banknotes watermark. The note has a solid security thread with demetalized 1 and trident and has the signature of Ukraines former Vice Prime Minister Sergiy Tigipko.