The 250 Manat banknote, issued in 1992 by the National Bank of Azerbaijan, is part of the country’s early post-independence currency series. Measuring 125 × 63 mm, it features the Maiden Tower in Baku on the obverse, with a solid security thread and a watermark of three flames, symbolizing Azerbaijan’s ancient Zoroastrian heritage. The reverse displays the inscription “AZƏRBAYCAN MİLLİ BANKI” (National Bank of Azerbaijan). This note was part of the initial series released on August 15, 1992, and is cataloged as Pick 13b in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
Obverse
Maiden Tower in Baku, Denomination right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN MİLLİ BANKI
250
Manat
Translation: National Bank of Azerbaijan
Reverse
Bank name
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN
MİLLİ BANKI
Translation: National Bank of Azerbaijan
Watermark
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Comments
This note has a plain security strip best seen under backlight:
UV activity:
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Features
| Issuer | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Milli Bankı) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 250 Manat (250 AZM) |
| Currency | Second manat (1992-2006) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 125 × 63 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
