Issued by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan in 1999, this 500 Sum banknote is part of the later phase of the post-independence currency series. As inflation continued through the late 1990s, higher denominations like this one became increasingly important for everyday transactions.
The obverse features national symbols, denomination numerals, and detailed guilloche patterns, with inscriptions in Uzbek using the Latin script.
The reverse depicts architectural, cultural, or symbolic motifs associated with Uzbekistan, framed by ornamental designs characteristic of Uzbek banknotes from this period.
Issuer: Central Bank of Uzbekistan
Denomination: 500 Sum
Year: 1999
Dimensions: Approx. 140 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns
