Issued by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan in 1994, this 50 Sum banknote is part of the early post-independence currency series introduced after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Higher denominations such as this one were essential during a period of economic transition and inflation in the mid-1990s.
The obverse features national symbols, denomination numerals, and detailed guilloche patterns, with inscriptions in Uzbek written in the Latin script.
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: 50 Sum
Year: 1994
Dimensions: Approx. 140 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns