The 1 Manat banknote, introduced in 1992 by the National Bank of Azerbaijan, represents Azerbaijan’s first national currency following the collapse of the Soviet ruble zone. Printed on durable paper (125 × 63 mm) by Bank of France/De La Rue, this uncirculated note features the iconic Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası) in Baku on the obverse, set against olive-green and multicolored arabesque backgrounds. The reverse showcases traditional Azerbaijani carpet designs alongside the issuer’s name in Latin script. It includes a watermark of three flames—a national symbol—and a solid security thread. Though demonetized on December 31, 2006, it remains exchangeable indefinitely at the Central Bank and is prized by collectors for its historical significance and early post-independence design.
Obverse
Maiden Tower in Baku
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN MİLLİ BANKI
1 MANAT
Translation: National Bank of Azerbaijan
Reverse
Rug
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN
MİLLİ BANKI
1
Translation: National Bank of Azerbaijan
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Issuer | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Milli Bankı) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 1 Manat (1 AZM) |
| Currency | Second manat (1992-2006) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 125 × 63 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2006 |
