10 Lari GEO Banknote (Standard Issue) 2019

10 Lari Lari (Issued 2019)

Surviving examples of the 2019 Georgian 10 Lari note circulate widely as a current denomination, yet pristine, uncirculated specimens attract genuine attention from those who study the modern banknote series of the South Caucasus. The National Bank of Georgia’s redesigned polymer-influenced series represents a significant leap in security printing technology for the country, and the 10 Lari sits at the heart of everyday Georgian commerce. Historians and design enthusiasts alike have noted this series for its celebration of Georgian cultural identity, pairing literary and artistic heritage with some of the most sophisticated security features seen on a Caucasian banknote. The note’s combination of holographic elements, guilloché engraving, and portrait artistry makes it one of the more visually distinguished denominations in current Eurasian circulation.

On the front, the dominant portrait is that of Akaki Tsereteli (1840–1915), the celebrated Georgian Romantic poet, playwright, and public figure, whose dates are printed beneath his image in Georgian script — “აკაკი წერეთელი 1840–1915” — confirming the identification clearly. The portrait is rendered in fine intaglio-style engraving, capturing Tsereteli’s full beard, high forehead, and dignified expression in rich blue-grey and sepia tones against a pale lavender and cream background. To the left of the portrait, a stylised swallow in flight is depicted in dark ink, accompanied by a spray of white blossoming flowers rendered in delicate detail, with a decorative green lotus or floral rosette motif below. A block of Georgian handwritten script — appearing as a facsimile of Tsereteli’s own handwriting or a verse associated with him — is printed in reddish-brown ink across the centre-left of the note, adding a deeply personal and literary character to the design. The issuing authority name, “საქართველოს ეროვნული ბანკი” (National Bank of Georgia), appears prominently across the top in Georgian Mkhedruli script, with “NATIONAL BANK OF GEORGIA” printed vertically along the left edge in Latin characters. The serial number “AA12345678” appears twice — once horizontally across the upper portion and once vertically along the right edge in a font that transitions from small to large characters. The denomination “10” is displayed in large bold numerals in the lower left in dark blue ink, with “ათი ლარი” (Ten Lari) printed beneath in Georgian script. The year “2019” is visible to the left, alongside a facsimile signature above it. A sophisticated holographic security stripe runs vertically along the right side, displaying an iridescent colour-shifting patch that contains a secondary portrait of Tsereteli in miniature alongside geometric and floral motifs that shift between gold, green, and violet as the viewing angle changes. A small circular security element — appearing as a blue and orange optically variable device — is positioned near the centre-left of the note.

The reverse presents a richly composed scene depicting a Georgian woman engaged in traditional craft work, shown kneeling or crouching in a natural outdoor setting surrounded by stylised vegetation, grasses, and wild plants rendered in detailed engraving. The figure is dressed in dark, simply cut traditional clothing and is shown working intently with her hands, appearing to weave or work with thread and textile elements, with a woven textile piece visible beside her. The scene is engraved in deep blue-grey tones with exceptional tonal gradation. Behind and around the central figure, a large luminous golden-amber circle — suggesting the sun or a symbolic orb — dominates the right-centre of the composition, executed in pale yellow and warm gold inks that contrast beautifully with the cool blue-green of the surrounding botanical illustration. The denomination “10” appears in large bold numerals in the lower right corner in the same deep teal-blue used on the front. The text “ათი ლარი” (Ten Lari) is printed vertically in Georgian script along the upper right, and “NATIONAL BANK OF GEORGIA” appears vertically along the right margin in Latin script. The Georgian national emblem — the cross of Saint George with four Bolnisi crosses — is visible in the upper right corner, printed in fine detail. A small circular optically variable element is also present on the right side of the reverse, matching the security device placement on the front. The overall colour palette of the reverse moves from cool teal and slate blue on the left through warm golden yellows and soft lavenders towards the right, creating a sophisticated and harmonious chromatic transition.

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