Issued by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan in 2021, this 10,000 Sum banknote is part of the updated modern series introduced to strengthen security and modernize the country’s currency system. High-denomination notes such as this one support large-value transactions while showcasing Uzbekistan’s historical and cultural heritage.
The obverse features a portrait of Amir Temur (Tamerlane), a key figure in Central Asian and Uzbek history, alongside denomination numerals and refined guilloche patterns, with inscriptions in Uzbek written in the Latin script.
The reverse depicts Registan Square in Samarkand, one of the most iconic architectural ensembles in the region and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, framed by intricate ornamental designs.
Issuer: Central Bank of Uzbekistan
Denomination: 10000 Sum
Year: 2021
Dimensions: Approx. 142 × 69 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, microprinting, see-through register, fine-line guilloche patterns
