The 20 Manat banknote, introduced on February 10, 2022, by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, is dedicated to the theme of “Karabakh” and features symbols of strength and peace. On the obverse, it displays a sword, helmet, shield, and the Khari Bulbul flower—a Karabakh-native emblem—alongside two doves symbolizing peace. The reverse shows a stylized map of Azerbaijan overlaid with national carpet patterns.
Measuring 141 × 70 mm, printed on paper, it incorporates upgraded security features: a 3D hologram, dynamic Spark Live foil, RollingStar® windowed thread, color-shifting numerals, tactile elements, ultrafine patterns, microprinting, blind embossing, UV markers, and intaglio printing.
Obverse
Military helmet of the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, sword, and shield, Denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN MƏRKƏZİ BANKI
İYİRMİ MANAT 20
Translation: Central Bank of Azerbaijan, Twenty Manat
Reverse
Map of Azerbaijan against the background of national carpet ornaments, Denomination above and below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
İYİRMİ MANAT
20
Qarabağ
Translation: Twenty Manat, Karabakh
Watermark
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Features
| Issuer | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Mərkəzi Bankı) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 20 Manat 20 AZN = GBP 8.62 |
| Currency | Third manat (2006-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 141 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
