BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 18. The July issue of
Currency News, a leading publication in the field of cash and
currency, has published an article on Azerbaijan's upgraded
100-manat banknote.
The article, titled "Azerbaijan's Upgraded 100 Manat: a National
Expression of Economy and Development," provides detailed
information about the design, concept, and modern security features
of the new banknote.
The publication pointed out that the main theme of the 100-manat
banknote, developed within the framework of the "Independent
Azerbaijan" concept, is "Economy and Development." The artistic
design of the banknote reflects Azerbaijan's economic development,
technological progress, and integration into the global
economy.
The article also paid special attention to the application of
advanced security technologies in the updated 100-manat banknote.
It is reported that modern security elements were used in the new
design to strengthen protection against counterfeiting.
In a statement to Currency News, the General Director of the
Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), Rashad Mammadov, stated that
special importance is attached to the continuous improvement of the
national currency.
"The upgraded 100-manat national banknote reflects our
commitment to strengthening the modern visual identity of the
updated 100-manat national banknote with the application of
advanced security technologies and modern design solutions,"
Mammadov said.
The upgraded version of the 100-manat paper banknote, which has
a new design and the latest security elements in international
practice, has been in circulation since July 15, 2026. The
signature of the CBA Chairman, Taleh Kazimov, is reflected on the
upgraded 100-manat note.
