UKRAINPEX 2012 - Stamps and More This Coming Fall in Toronto Sept 28-30 *UPDATED
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- Published on 03 June 2012
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This year’s UKRAINPEX 2012 will be hosted by the Ukrainian Collectibles Society (Toronto), taking place during September 28th, 29th, and 30th at St. Demetrius the Great Martyr Church in Toronto. The show theme honours the centenary, specific to Bishop Nykyta Budka and his Canadian ‘connection’.
A Canada Post Picture PostageTM stamp and FDC commemorating the Centenary of the 1st Ukrainian Catholic bishop of Canada, the Blessed Bishop Nykyta Budka as well as the first Canadian pastorial visit of Patriarch Sviatoslav will be issued during the show.
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Hryvnia - the Most Beautiful Currency in the World
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- Published on 21 February 2012
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The Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) was voted by Swiss economists as the most beautiful currency in the world during the annual meeting of the aesthetics commission of the International Finance Bank (IFB) held mid-September 2008 in Switzerland.
The top five beautiful banknotes in order are: Ukrainian hryvnia, Australian dollar, euro, Bulgarian lev, and U.S. dollar.
A team of experts evaluated more than 50 national currencies taking into account the aesthetic design of banknotes, their solvency and security features as well as the historical significance of personalities and architectural structures depicted on the currency.
In addition, the bills were tested for durability. The Canadian dollar tore the easiest followed by the British pound and the Latvian lat. The hryvnia passed the durability test with flying colors.
New Trident-Visnyk Editor
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- Published on 01 February 2012
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After 17 years as the name behind the UPNS newsletter Trident-Visnyk, our esteemed editor Lubomyr Onyshkevych has decided to hang up his pen. Editing and assembling 10 issues a year is not an easy job and we thank Lubomyr for his dedication in making the TV a successful publication. We will fondly remember him offering up his colorful editorials, latest philatelic news from
Going to Zustrich 2012 May 5
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- Published on 27 January 2012
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Mark your calendars! "ZUSTRICH 2012" is being held on Saturday and Sunday, the 5th and 6th of May at the Ukrainian Homestead just outside Lehighton, PA. A few members arrive Friday after 6pm to catch up with friends and rest after a long trip.
Although the resort is busy during the summer with many planned functions, this weekend is ours to enjoy. Zustrich is an annual reunion for many familiar faces in a very informal setting and for first timers an opportunity to make new friendships. A few of our members are even accompanied by their wives who enjoy meeting the other philatelists! The resort grounds are wonderful for walking around during spring while the great tourist town of Jim Thorpe is just a few miles away and is a great place to see.
Sorochynskyi Yarmarok in Australia
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- Published on 20 December 2011
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Short video of the Sorochynskyi Yarmarok (Ukrainian Fair) held in Adelaide, Australia on Sunday, December 11, at the Ukrainian Hall. Look for George Fedyk from the Ukrainian Collectibles Society on stage (good looking guy in the white shirt) together with UCS president Frank Fursenko (dude with the mike) presenting Ulyana Grechaniuk (girl with the red hair) some UCS gifts for the wonder job she did in designing the 20th Anniversary of Ukraine's independence stamp released earlier this year in Syndey at UCSPEX-11. Adelaide's Ukrainian community applauds their young designer. Also watch for the wonderful philatelic display!
