Which lari banknotes and coins are in circulation now?
Banknotes, coins and tetri.
Short answer
Georgia has banknotes of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 lari and coins of 5, 10, 20 and 50 tetri, 1 and 2 lari. One lari consists of 100 tetri. A 200 lari banknote is also mentioned, but it is not in the National Bank's list, so check with a bank whether it is in use.
Why
- The National Bank law (Article 34) defines the currency unit: the lari, which consists of 100 tetri.
- The National Bank publishes a page for each banknote and coin and keeps a separate section for money withdrawn from circulation.
- Upgraded banknotes were introduced gradually (20, 50 and 100 lari from 2016, 5 lari from 1 September 2017) and circulate in parallel with earlier issues.
Details
The banknotes are 5 lari (Ivane Javakhishvili), 10 lari (Akaki Tsereteli), 20 lari (Ilia Chavchavadze), 50 lari (Tamar, 12th century) and 100 lari (Shota Rustaveli, 12th century). The coins are 5, 10, 20 and 50 tetri, 1 lari and 2 lari. Who is pictured on the notes is covered in Who is pictured on Georgian lari banknotes.
Upgraded banknotes, which began to be issued in 2016, circulate in parallel with the earlier ones. General information about money for a trip is in What currency does Georgia use, and what money should you bring.
Tip
See the full list and the description of each banknote and coin in the Georgian Money section of the National Bank's site, which also has a section for money withdrawn from circulation.
What may differ
The National Bank can issue and withdraw money. The 200 lari note is not in the National Bank's current list, though it is mentioned elsewhere: check with a bank whether it exists.
Common misconception
Banknotes of the older design are no longer valid in Georgia.
What actually happens
When issuing the upgraded banknotes the National Bank said the earlier issues stay in parallel circulation. Money withdrawn from circulation has a separate section.
People also ask
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Sources
The list changes by National Bank decisions, see nbg.gov.ge for current data.
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Where can you exchange damaged or old lari banknotes?
Worn and damaged lari banknotes and coins are replaced free at face value at the National Bank of Georgia and commercial banks if they still meet the fitness criteria.