Issued by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan in 1992, this 1 Sum banknote is part of the country’s first national currency series following independence from the Soviet Union. These early issues were crucial in establishing Uzbekistan’s monetary identity and economic sovereignty.
The obverse features national symbols, denomination numerals, and decorative guilloche patterns, with inscriptions in Uzbek (Latin script), reflecting the newly independent state’s identity.
The reverse depicts architectural, cultural, or symbolic motifs associated with Uzbekistan, framed by ornamental designs typical of early post-Soviet banknotes.
Issuer: Central Bank of Uzbekistan
Denomination: 1 Sum
Year: 1992
Dimensions: Approx. 140 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns