The 1 Lari 1993 banknote was issued by the National Bank of Georgia during the early years of independence, shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This was part of Georgia’s first modern currency series.
The obverse features traditional Georgian ornaments and national motifs, reflecting the country’s rich cultural heritage.
The reverse presents historic architectural designs inspired by Georgian churches and medieval art.
Security elements are minimal compared to later issues, typical of transitional notes of the early 1990s.
Dimensions: 115 × 55 mm.
Obverse
View of old Tbilisi right, Mount Mtatsminda in background, Denomination at the left
Script: Georgian (Mkhedruli)
Lettering:
1 კუპონი 1
სებ საქართველოს ეროვნული ბანკი
Translation: 1 Kuponi, NBG National Bank of Georgia
Reverse
Vardzia Cave Monastery at left, Denomination right
Lettering: 1
Watermark
Hexagons, adjoined to each other, like bees cells . Same watermark for P.25 – P.42
© David Mikeladze
Comments
© gyoschak
Features
| Issuer | Georgia › Georgia (1991-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Georgia (Sakartvelos Erovnuli Bank’i / საქართველოს ეროვნული ბანკი) |
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 1 Kuponi (1 GEK) |
| Currency | Kuponi (1993-1995) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 105 × 53 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 2 October 1995 |
