Issued by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan in 2021, this 20,000 Sum banknote is part of the modern high-denomination series designed to facilitate large-value transactions and strengthen the security of the national currency. The design emphasizes Uzbekistan’s historical and cultural heritage alongside advanced banknote features.
The obverse features a portrait of Amir Temur (Tamerlane), a central figure in Uzbek history, alongside denomination numerals and refined guilloche patterns, with inscriptions in Uzbek using the Latin script.
The reverse depicts Registan Square in Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Uzbekistan’s most iconic architectural landmarks, framed by intricate ornamental designs.
Issuer: Central Bank of Uzbekistan
Denomination: 20000 Sum
Year: 2021
Dimensions: Approx. 142 × 69 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, microprinting, see-through register, fine-line guilloche patterns
