KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 manat 1993 — Azerbaijan ( Pick: 19 )

Region: Middle East & Asia
Front side
500 manat Azerbaijan 1993 — Front side
Back side
500 manat Azerbaijan 1993 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 manat issued in Azerbaijan in 1993. It is cataloged under Pick number 19, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this classification.

The front side design features deep brown on a pale blue, pink, and multicolor underprint, with a portrait of N. Gencevi located on the right. Variants of this note include first and second issues.

This banknote has dimensions of 126 x 63 mm. The use of brown and blue in its design contributes to its distinct visual characteristics.

Specifications

Paper
Paper
Colour
Brown and blue
Dimensions
126 x 63 mm
Pick catalog
19

About this banknote

The National Bank of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Milli Bankı) issued the 500 manat banknote in 1993, following the country's independence from the Soviet Union. This release was part of Azerbaijan's efforts to establish a national currency, replacing the Soviet ruble.

The front of the note features a deep brown portrait of the 12th-century poet Nizami Ganjavi on a pale blue, pink, and multicolored underprint. The reverse displays an ornate design with the denomination. The banknote measures 125 x 63 mm and includes a watermark of three flames. It was printed by Banque de France.

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