Who is pictured on Georgian lari banknotes?
Writers, poets, a queen and heroes on Georgia's money.
Short answer
Lari banknotes feature notable Georgians: scholar Ivane Javakhishvili on 5 lari, poet Akaki Tsereteli on 10, writer Ilia Chavchavadze on 20, Queen Tamar on 50, poet Shota Rustaveli on 100 and Kakutsa Cholokashvili, a hero of the 1920s independence struggle, on 200. The 1 and 2 lari denominations now circulate as coins.
Why
- Banknotes are issued by the National Bank of Georgia, and newer series have extra security features.
- The lari was introduced in 1995 and is divided into 100 tetri.
- Ivane Javakhishvili founded Tbilisi State University.
Details
Small shops aren't always keen to change a 200 lari note, so use it in larger stores. Any bank can check whether a note is genuine.
People also ask
- Who is on the 100 lari note?
Sources
- National Bank of GeorgiaChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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