The 100 Manat banknote from 1993–1999, issued by the National Bank of Azerbaijan, marks an important phase following independence in the early 1990s. Printed on 125 × 63 mm paper by the Bank of France/De La Rue, it features Baku’s Maiden Tower ruins, the Shirvanshahs Palace Mosque, and oil wells on the obverse. The reverse highlights ornate columns, floral patterns, and the denomination. It includes a three-flame watermark and a solid security thread—standard for the second manat series before redenomination in 2006. This uncirculated note is a standout for collectors of post-Soviet currency history.
Obverse
Baku’s Maiden Tower ruins at centre.
Shirvanshahs Palace Mosque, Baku in the background picture at left side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
AZƏRBAYCAN MİLLİ BANKI
Translation: National Bank of Azerbaijan
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AZƏRBAYCAN MİLLİ BANKI
YÜZ
manat
Translation: National Bank of Azerbaijan, One Hundred Manat
Watermark
© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)
Comments
| Issuer | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Milli Bankı) |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1993-1999 |
| Value | 100 Manat (100 AZM) |
| Currency | Second manat (1992-2006) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 125 × 63 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |


