The 20 Lari 2013 banknote, issued by the National Bank of Georgia, is part of the lari currency series with updated visual and security features.
The obverse depicts Ilia Chavchavadze, a renowned Georgian writer, poet, and public figure, considered the “Father of the Nation.” The design incorporates Georgian script and national ornamental motifs.
The reverse features the Tbilisi State Drama Theatre and decorative elements symbolizing Georgia’s cultural heritage.
Security features include a watermark with Ilia Chavchavadze’s portrait, a security thread, microtext, and raised intaglio print.
Dimensions: 126 × 64 mm.
Obverse
Portrait of Georgian public figure Ilia Chavchavadze with the legend “Ilia Chavchavadze 1837 – 1907” the magazines Saartvelos Moambe and Iveria, founded by him and his personal belongings
Script: Georgian (Mkhedruli)
Reverse
Sculpture of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, founder of Tbilisi, a map of Tbilisi from the 18th century by Vakhushti Bagrationi and a panorama of old Tbilisi – a composition of old Narikala
Scripts: Georgian (Mkhedruli), Latin
Watermark
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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 |
| Years | 2002-2013 |
| Value | 20 Lari |
| Currency | Lari (1995-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 130 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
