PARNAVAZ I

Silver coin specifications:
Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Ag 925
Weight: 17 gr; Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 4500 pieces

Gold coin specifications:
Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Au 900
Weight: 8.5 gr; Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 700 pieces

Year of issue: 2023
Designers: Mariam Rusishvili (obverse), Giorgi (Genadi) Gegelia (reverse)
Coins were produced at the Polish Mint - Mennica Polska

Observe

Reverse

The main composition of the obverse of the coin is the image of King Parnavaz I holding a scroll (this detail on the silver coin is gilded) and the majuscule inscription denoting the king's name, taken from the bas-relief created by the sculptor Jemal Tushurashvili. The obverse bears the inscription "ფარნავაზ I" (the King’s name in Georgian), the era of his reign - "ძვ.წ. IV-III სს" and an excerpt from The Life of Kartli about Parnavaz I: „ამან შექმნა მწიგნობრობაჲ ქართული“ (translated as "He created the Georgian writing system"). Fragments of Georgian manuscript ornament are featured in between.

The central composition of the reverse of the coin is the crown highlighting the alphabet of Parnavaz I. The denomination value in Georgian "5 ლარი" is also written on the reverse, as well as the circular inscriptions: "საქართველო", "GEORGIA", "2023".

BAGRAT III

Silver coin specifications:
Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Ag 925
Weight: 17 gr; Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 4500 pieces

Gold coin specifications:
Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Au 900
Weight: 8.5 gr; Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 700 pieces

Year of issue: 2023
Designers: Shorena Chachanidze, Mariam Chachanidze
Coins were produced at the Polish Mint - Mennica Polska

Observe

Reverse

The main composition of the obverse of the coin is the figure of King Bagrat III with a model of the church in his hands, the image as preserved in the Bedia temple. The left part depicts Bedia alter chalice, which was donated by King Bagrat III and his mother, Queen Gurandukht, to the Bedia temple built by them (the said detail on the silver coin is gilded). The King’s attire uses samples of Georgian fabric of the 11th century. It also features precious stones with studs. The obverse bears the Georgian inscription denoting the name of the King "ბაგრატ III" and the years of his reign - "975 - 1014".

The central composition of the reverse of the coin is the image of the crown of Bagrat III, taken from the fresco of Bedia temple. The date "2023" is written on the reverse, and the circular inscriptions: denomination value in Georgian "5 ლარი", "საქართველო", "GEORGIA", and the ornaments of Bedia Cathedral are depicted between them.

GEORGE THE BRILLIANT

Silver coin specifications:
Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Ag 925
Weight: 17 gr; Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 6500 pieces

Gold coin specifications:
Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Au 900
Weight: 8.5 gr; Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1200 pieces

Year of issue: 2023
Designer: Shmagi Burduli
The coins were minted at the Lithuanian Mint

Observe

Reverse

The main composition of the obverse of the coin is the image of the King George the Brilliant, holding a scale in one hand as a symbol of his legal reform (this detail is gilded on the silver coin), and a scroll in the other, with the text from "Laws" written on it. The coin also bears the inscription in Georgian "გიორგი ბრწყინვალე" and the years of his reign 1299-1346.

The main composition of the reverse of the coin is the image of the crown of George the Brilliant (featuring the details of the royal crown of the Bagrationi Dynasty and the miniatures of the Georgian manuscript of the 15th century psalm). The coin bears inscriptions: "5 ლარი", also "საქართველო", "2023", "GEORGIA" and an ornament on the king's clothes from the obverse in between.

KING VAKHTANG GORGASALI

Silver coin specifications:

Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Ag 925
Weight: 17 gr; Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 7500 pieces

Gold coin specifications:

Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Au 900
Weight: 8.5 gr; Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1800 pieces

Year of issue: 2022
Designer: Elene Gogoreliani
The coin has been struck in: Royal Mint of the Netherlands

Observe

Reverse

The central composition of the obverse of the gold coin is the image of the king, created according to the painting of artist Giorgi Gegechkori. The coin bears the inscription Vakhtang I Gorgasali and the period of his reign "V ს.". The background of the coin is an illustration of Tbilisi, specifically, the surrounding area of Metekhi church.

The central composition of the reverse of the gold coin is the image of a shield. A wolf's head is depicted on the helmet (as a symbolic appellation of King Vakhtang Gorgasali). The inscriptions on the coin are: 5 Lari, Georgia, 2022, GEORGIA.

EUROBASKET 2022

		Face value: 5 lari Composition: Ag 925 Weight: 15.5 g Diameter: 33 mm Edge: smooth Quality: Proof Mintage: 5000 pieces Year of issue: 2022 Designers: Obverse - Aleksandre Verulashvili; Reverse - Sophio Tsikaridze
Observe	Reverse

The main composition of the obverse of the coin is a stylized images of a basketball hoop and ball. On the right side, the face value "5 ლარი" (5 Lari) is made in a stylized form. The right part of the circular arc features the inscriptions "ქართული კალათბურთი - 100 წელი“ (meaning Georgian basketball - 100 years in Georgian) and "საქართველო Georgia", with the EuroBasket cup depicted between them.

The main composition of the coin reverse is the EuroBasket 2022 logo in the center with the inscription of the country and the city, on the background of the outline image of a basketball. The year of issue "2022" is marked on the lower left part of the coin.

KING TAMAR

Silver coin specifications:

Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Ag 925
Weight: 17 gr; Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 3000 pieces

Gold coin specifications:

Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Au 900
Weight: 8.5 gr; Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 500 pieces

Year of issue: 2021
Designer: Nitta Gongadze

Obverse

Reverse

The main composition of the obverse is bas-relief of King Tamar from the mural in Betania Monastery. On the left side of the bas-relief signature of Tamar is depicted, when on the right side there is the inscription "თამარ მეფე", the period of his reign is "XII ს." and the symbol of Tamar, which the obverse of the coin issued by the name of the king was bearing (on our silver coin, this detail is gold-plated).

The main composition of the reverse is the image of King Tamar's Crown (reconstruction according to the mural of David Gareji complex, Bertubani Monastery). The inscriptions "5 ლარი", "2021", "საქართველო", "GEORGIA" are featured on the coin.

DAVID THE BUILDER

Silver coin specifications:

Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Ag 925
Weight: 17 gr; Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 3000 pieces

Gold coin specifications:

Face value: 5 Lari; Composition: Au 900
Weight: 8.5 gr; Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Smooth; Quality: Proof
Mintage: 500 pieces

Year of issue: 2021
Designer: Nitta Gongadze

Obverse

Reverse

The main composition of the obverse is the bas-relief of David the Builder from the mural of Gelati Monastery (in the left hand David is holding a mock-up of Gelati Monastery, in the right - "paper roll" (Imperial Insignia). On the coin, the inscription "დავით აღმაშენებელი" and the years of his reign "1089 - 1125" are inscribed. The left part depicts an oak leaf with two fruits - the acorn as a symbol of church reform implemented by King David (on our silver coin, this detail is gold-plated).

The main composition of the coin reverse is the image of David the Builder's Crown (reconstruction according to the mural of Gelati Monastery) with the inscriptions "5 ლარი", "2021", "საქართველო", "GEORGIA".

EARTH DAY

		Coin Specifications: Face value: 5 Lari Alloy: Ag925 Weight: 15.5 g Diameter: 33 mm Edge: smooth Quality: proof Mintage: 1500 Year of issue: 2021
Obverse	Reverse

The central part of the obverse of the coin features an olive branch with the image of the Earth on the left, and the right side depicts the effects of the climate change, such as drought, fire, tornado and flood. The inscriptions "დედამიწის დღე", "5₾", "Thank", "Think" are inscribed. The combination of images and inscriptions on the obverse of the coin clearly shows our wish to be grateful for all that our planet gives us and think about what we can do to prevent climate change caused by global warming.

The central composition of the reverse is a set of images including Georgian ornaments in the outline of the Earth hemisphere, a sprout with green leaves, silhouettes of humans and animal and the inscription "Earth Day". The inscriptions "5 ლარი" and "2021" are also marked. Georgian ornaments and inscriptions "Georgia" and "საქართველო" are depicted on the circle.

GEORGIAN CONSTITUTION 100

		Specifications of the coin: Face value: 5 Lari Alloy: Ag925 Weight: 15.5 g Diameter: 33 mm Edge: smooth Quality: proof Mintage: 1500 Year of issue: 2021
Obverse	Reverse

The central composition of the obverse is the intertwined letters in Georgian "ს", "დ", "რ", which is a combination of the initials of the words making up the full name of the country (i.e. საქართველოს დემოკრატიული რესპუბლიკა - Translation into English - Democratic Republic of Georgia)) in 1921. Below the composition there is an analogue of the ornament on the first and last pages of the first edition of the Constitution published in 1921. Inscriptions in Georgian and in English "GEORGIAN CONSTITUTION", "საქართველო", "GEORGIA", "საქართველოს კონსტიტუცია", "1921-2021" are inscribed in a circle on the obverse.

The focal composition of the reverse is important words and phrases taken from various articles of the Constitution of Georgia figured in a shape of rhombus. The reverse also has an inscription "5 ლარი".

SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES

		Specifications of the coin: Face value: 5 Lari Alloy: Ag925 Weight: 15.5 g Diameter: 33 mm Edge: smooth Quality: proof Mintage: 1500 Year of issue: 2020 Designer: Iva Janezashvili
Obverse	Reverse

The main composition of the obverse is a stylized graphic representation of the architecture of Tokyo's main Olympic arena. In the inner part of the arena the waving flag of Georgia is depicted. In the central right part of the coin logo of Georgian National Olympic Committee is placed. The inscriptions "NATIONAL OLYMPIC TEAM OF GEORGIA" and "ზაფხულის ოლიმპიური თამაშები" are depicted in the circular arc.

The main composition of the reverse is a stylized image of a marathon treadmill stadium. Following inscriptions are applied: "5 ლარი", motto of the Olympic Games "DISCOVER TOMORROW" and "SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES IN JAPAN". In the lower, extraordinary arc there is a latent image, on which the years "2020" and "2021" appear interchangeably when the coin is tilted at different angles.

KING EREKLE II

Silver coin specifications:
Face Value: 5 Lari
Composition: Ag925
Weight: 17 gr; Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: smooth; Quality: proof
Mintage: 1500 pcs

Gold coin specifications:
Face Value: 5 Lari
Composition: Au900
Weight: 8.5 gr; Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: smooth; Quality: proof
Mintage: 300 pcs

Issue Year: 2020
Designers: Levan Kakiashvili
The coin has been struck in: Royal Dutch Mint

Obverse

Reverse

The main composition of the obverse is the portrait of King Erekle II (The original of the portrait is preserved in the collections of the Georgian National Museum). Coin also bears Erekle’s signature "ერეკლე", his sword (The original is preserved in the collections of the Georgian National Museum) and birth and death dates - "1720" and "1798". On the lower, central part of the coin there is a coin minted in the name of Erekle II in Mint of Tbilisi, which depicts the ancestral coat of arms of Bagrations: Crown, scale, sphere, scepter and sword. In case of a silver coin, the mentioned detail is gilded.

The main composition of the reverse is Iverian (Georgian) crown. The following inscriptions are applied on the coin: "საქართველო", "5ლარი", "GEORGIA" and "2020".

COUNCIL OF EUROPE 70

		Face Value: 5 Lari Composition: Ag925 Weight: 15.5 g Diameter: 33 mm Quality: proof Issue Year: 2019 Mintage: 1500 Graphic Design: Nitta Gongadze The coin has been struck in: Lithuanian Mint
Obverse	Reverse

The obverse of the coin is symmetrically divided into two equal parts and is encircled by pictograms illustrating 47 human beings holding hands which symbolise the 47 member States of the Council of Europe. The 70thanniversary logo of the Council of Europe is depicted on the right-hand side of the coin, while the following Georgian and English inscriptions are placed on the left-hand side: ''ჩვენი უფლებები, ჩვენი თავისუფლებები, ჩვენი ევროპა''; ''Our Rights, Our Freedoms, Our Europe''; ''5 ლარი '', ''5 lari''.

The reverse of the coin is divided into two equal parts and surrounded by pictograms illustrating 47 human beings holding hands. One pictogram is coloured in red symbolising Georgia. The left-hand side of the coin features the flag of Georgia and the following inscriptions: ''საქართველო''; ''Georgia''; ''20'' (indicating 20 years of the accession of Georgia to the Council of Europe); ''1999 2019''. The map of Georgia and the following inscriptions (in Georgian and English): ''მე ვარ ქართველი და, მაშასადამე, ვარ ევროპელი'', ''I am Georgian, and therefore I am European'' are placed on the right-hand side of the coin.

THE FIRST CENTRAL BANK 100

		Specifications Face Value: 5 Lari Metal: Ag 925 Weight: 15.5 Diameter: 33mm Quality: proof Year of issue: 2019 Mintage: 1500 Designer: Nita Gongadze The coin has been struck in: Lithuanian Mint
Obverse	Reverse

The main composition of the obverse of the coin represents the logo of the National Bank of Georgia and stylized image of the building, where the National Bank of Georgia is currently placed. Inscriptions include: "The National Bank of Georgia" and "5₾". The coin is decorated with a crystal from Swarovski.

The main composition of the reverse of the coin represents the building, where the First Central Bank was established and was functioning in 1919 (today's National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, Building I). Inscriptions include "5 Lari", "1919 . 2019" and "Georgia" both in English and Georgian.

RUGBY

Silver coin specifications:

Face Value: 5 Lari
Composition: Ag925
Weight: 15.5 gr; Diameter: 42X28 mm
Quality: proof; Issue Year: 2019
Mintage: 3000 pc

Gold coin specifications:

Face Value: 5 Lari
Composition: Au900
Weight: 11 gr; Diameter: 30X20 mm
Quality: proof; Issue Year: 2019
Mintage: 100 pc

Designers: Mamuka Gongadze and Nitta Gongadze
The coin has been struck in: Lithuanian Mint

Obverse

Reverse

The main composition of the obverse of the coin represents a rugby player with a ball, the "Borjghali"- logo of the Georgian National Rugby Union; caption of the Rugby World Cup in Japanese and English, "2019" and "5 Lari".

The reverse demonstrates the beginning of the "Leloburti" - which is an ancient traditional Georgian game - ball thrown in the air and hands striving to catch it; inscriptions "Lelo" and "Georgia" both in English and Georgian.

FIRST GEORGIAN NATIONAL POSTAGE STAMP

		Face Value: 5 Lari Composition: Ag 925 Weight: 15.5 gr Sizes: 33 x 27 mm Quality: Proof Mintage: 1500 pcs Issue Year: 2019 Designed by: Nitta Gongadze The coin has been struck in Mennica Polska (Poland).
Obverse	Reverse

The main composition of the obverse is the layout of the first Georgian national postage stamp in denomination of 10 Kopek as well as fragments of the postage stamps of four denominations (40k, 50k, 60k, 70k) from this series marked out with incrusted rims.

The main composition of the reverse is a sealed envelope as a parcel from Georgia to anywhere in the world and the world map stylized in dots. The number of the denomination with the Symbol of Lari is featured on the seal. The following writings are also applied on the coin: "საქართველო", "Georgia";"1919 - 2019", "5 ლარი".

GEORGIAN CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY

		Face Value: 5 Lari Composition: Ag 925 Weight: 15.5 gr Diameter: 33 mm Edge: plain Quality: proof Mintage: 2000 pcs Issue Year: 2019 Graphic Design: Nita Gongadze The coin has been struck in Mennica Polska (Poland)
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse: Uneven rings with centrifugal rays in colors of the first flag of independent Georgia, are the main composition of the coin, which symbolizes the number of parliamentarians elected by the first democratic elections. The central part of coin contains denominations value in figures with Lari symbol, period from establishment of the Georgian Parliament till today: "1919-2019" and the inscription: "საქართველოს დამფუძნებელი კრება".

Reverse: The main composition of the reverse is the graphical illustration of the of the building where the first session of the constituent assembly was held. The following inscriptions are also placed: "საქართველო", "ხუთი ლარი", and "Georgia".

GEORGIAN BOOK

		Specifications: Face Value: 5 Lari Composition: Ag 925 Weight: 15.5 gr Diameter: 33 mm Quality: Proof Issue Year: 2018 Mintage: 1500 pc Graphic Design: Irakli Paghava The coin has been struck in LITHUANIAN MINT
Obverse	Reverse

The obverse: The composition of the coin is based on the Luke evangelist, depicted on one of the miniatures of Gelati (XII century). Stylized fragment of the Nuskhuri text from the Georgian manuscript book with the first upper letter colored in red and blue, is represented on the right upper side of the coin, while Latin and Asomtavruli lettering is placed under the text: "Romae MDCXXIX", and "Ⴒ Ⴔ Ⴈ Ⴊ Ⴈ Ⴑ Ⴈ Ⴙ Ⴖ Ⴇ", "Ⴙ Ⴖ Ⴇ" (accordingly, "Rome, 1629" and "Tiflisi, 1709"). The following round inscriptions are placed along the left part of the coin arc: "საქართველო 2018 Georgia".

The Reverse: Logo of participation of Georgia in the International Book Fair of Frankfurt, depicted on the upper left part and denomination value "5" with the symbol of Lari "₾", bring together the overall composition. The center of the coin features name of the national currency "ლარი"performed with stylized letters. The following round inscriptions are also placed: "Georgia Made by Characters. Guest of Honour. Frankfurter Buchmesse 2018"

FIRST DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA

		Face Value: 10 Lari Composition: Ag 925 Weight: 15.5 gm Diameter: 33 mm Edge: plain Quality: proof Mintage: 1500 pc Issue Year: 2018 Graphic Design: Mamuka Gongadze The coin has been struck in FNMT-RCM (Mint of Spain)
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse: Fluttering National Flag and State Emblem - the Heraldic symbols of Democratic Republic of Georgia in the years of 1918-1921 are the main composition of the coin. The following inscriptions are also placed: "26 მაისი", "1918", "საქართველოს დემოკრატიული რესპუბლიკა", "10 ₾".

Reverse: The reverse features recent state heraldic symbols of Georgia - the flying flag and the Coat of Arms of Georgia are the main composition. following inscriptions are also placed: "საქართველო", "10 ლარი", "2018" and "GEORGIA ".

TBILISI STATE UNIVERSITY 100

		Face value: 5 Lari Composition: Ag 925 Weight: 15.5 g Diameter: 33mm Edge: plain Quality: proof Mintage: 1500 pc Issue year: 2018 Graphic design: Nino Gongadze The coin has been struck in FNMT-RCM (Spain)
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse: Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is the main composition of the coin. The following inscriptions are also placed: "საქართველო", "Georgia", "1918", "2018" and "5₾".

Reverse: The Reverse of the coin bears the Coat of Arms of the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. The Coat of Arms is surrounded by seven luminary, which we encounter in the beginning of the twentieth century’s state Coat of Arms and inscription "ხუთი ლარი".

GEORGIAN VINE

		Face value: 5 Lari Composition: Ag925 Weight: 15.50g Diameter: 33.00mm Edge: plan; Quality: proof Mintage: 1500pc Issue year: 2017 Graphic design: Nino Gongadze The coin has been struck in the Japan Mint
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse: The schematic illustration of the "Qvevri" (large earthenware vessels used for the fermentation, storage and ageing of traditional Georgian wine) represented as conventional section is the main composition of the coin. Wine in the "Qvevri" is depicted in dark red. The image of vine is embedded along the "Qvevri". The following round inscriptions are placed along the lower part of the coin’s arc: "საქართველო", "2017", "GEORGIE" ("Georgia" in French), "5 ლარი".

Reverse: The main composition is a graphical illustration of the museum of wine civilization located in the city of Bordeaux, France. The denomination numeral and the symbol of Lari are depicted on the right upper side of the coin while the following French inscription is placed along the coin’s arc - "LA GÉORGIE - PREMIER VIGNOBLE INVITÉ DE LA CITÉ DU VIN DE BORDEAUX" (Georgia - the first honorary guest at the Wine World Civilization Centre of Bordeaux).

THE 20th ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL CURRENCY "LARI"

		Face value: 20 lari Metal: Silver 925 Weight: 28.28 g Diameter: 38.61 mm Edge: plain; Quality: proof Mintage: 1500 Struck: 2015 Graphic design: Bacha Malazonia The coin has been struck by Mennica Polska (Poland)
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse: The central motive of the coin design is the sun, which symbolically significances eternity and lifetime, the purple color of sunrays expresses the national symbolic and also it is color of authority, power and courage. In the central part of coin, there are placed Lari sign with circled inscription "საქართველოს ეროვნული ბანკი" (National Bank of Georgia) and the dates of circulation period of Lari, from the beginning till today.

Reverse: The symbol of the safety of national currency, the modern building of The Cash Centre takes place in the central part of the coin. The denomination numeral 20 and inscription "ლარი" (lari) are placed beneath it. Above the Cash Centre building, on the right-hand side is placed inscription in English language "National Bank of Georgia".

OLYMPIC FESTIVAL - "TBILISI 2015"

		Face value: 10 lari Metal: Silver 925 Weight: 15.50 g Diameter: 33.00 mm Edge: plain; Quality: proof Mintage: 3000 Struck: 2015 Graphic design: Mamuka Gongadze The coin has been struck by Mennica Polska (Poland)
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse: The colored emblem of the Olympic Festival and the imagery pictograms representing the types of Olympic sports are the central motive of the coin design. The semi circled inscription "ევროპის XIII ახალგაზრდული ოლიმპიური ფესტივალი" (ХIII European Youth Olympic Festival) is placed on the right-hand ring of the coin.

Reverse: The symbol of the Georgian National Olympic Committee, the Olympic torch and the map of Europe are placed in the central part of the coin. The denomination numeral 10 and inscription ლარი (lari) are placed beneath it. The symbol of Georgian currency – Lari - appears on the right-hand side, along the denomination numeral. On the left-hand side, there is a circular inscription "საქართველოს ეროვნული ბანკი" (National Bank of Georgia). 9 stars out of 12 five-pointed stars of the European Union, representing the 9 types of sports included in the program are placed on the right-hand side.

ILORI

		Face Value: 10 lari Date of issue: 2009 Weight: 28.28g Diameter: 38.61 mm Alloy: Ag 925°; Quality: Proof Mintage (volume): 1,500 pcs Mintage Limit: 3 000 The coin's designers were: Mamuka Gongadze (Reverse)and Temur Apkhadze (Obverse).
Obverse	Reverse

Obverse: the composition of the obverse of the coin are the drawings of 17th century Italian monk Don Christoforo de Castelli, consisting of the Church of St. George in Ilori, the village of Ilori and horseriders. The background of the coin is the Caucasus mountain range. In the lower right corner of the design is the inscription "საქართველო" ("Sakartvelo" - Georgia) and the year of the issue (2009).

Reverse: the modern-day image of the Church of St. George is depicted in the center of the coin, with the Roman numeral "XI" - the date of the construction of the Church - underneath. The coat of arms of Georgia and the inscription "ილორი" ("Ilori") is placed in the upper part of the coin and the denomination numeral "10" together with the lettering "ლარი" ("Lari") is placed on the left side of the coin.

EDGE: smooth with inscriptions: ("საქართველოს ეროვნული ბანკი" - "THE NATIONAL BANK OF GEORGIA")

BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAME

Gold coin specifications:

Date of issue: 2008
Weight: 8.5 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Alloy: Gold 900°
Quality: Proof
Mintage limit: 1,000

Silver coin specifications:

Date of issue: 2008
Weight: 28.28+2.5% g
Diameter: 38.61+/-0.2 mm
Alloy: Ag 925° (92.5% Ag; 7.5% Cu)
Quality: Proof
Mintage limit: 1,500

Designer: Mamuka Gongadze

Obverse

Reverse

Obverse: The obverse of the coin contains a motif of the Olympic flames, symbolizing the Olympic movement, together with an old graphic image of two runners in the center. The inscription "საქართველო", arranged in a semi-circle, is above the central motif. A medium-size coat of arms of Georgia, with the denomination numeral "20" and the wording "ლარი" ("lari") inscribed beneath, are placed in the upper left part of the coin. The emblem of the Georgian National Olympic Committee is placed in the middle right part of the coin. The Latin slogan of the Olympic Games "CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS", arranged in semi-circle, is placed beneath the central motif.

Reverse: The reverse of the coin features the Olympic flame and a depiction of the unique Olympic stadium in Beijing. The name of the host city in the Georgian language "პეკინი" is placed above the central motif. The year of issue (2008) is inscribed beneath the central motif.

2006 WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Date of issue: 2004
Weight: 28.28 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Alloy: Ag 925°
Quality: Proof
Mintage limit: 50,000

The obverse of the coin was designed by Victoria Kutateladze of the National Bank of Georgia. The reverse of the coin was designed by Robert Kotovich.

Obverse

Reverse

Obverse: The obverse contains a composition created by the National Bank of Georgia. It depicts the map of Georgia with a slanted five-cross banner drawn inside. Below are inscribed the date of issue (2004); words in the Georgian and English languages "საქართველო" "GEORGIA" - and the nominal value of the coin (in Georgian and English) - 1 "ლარი" "LARI".

Reverse: The reverse was developed by the FIFA World Cup Championship, held in Germany in 2006, and contains an emblem reflecting this event as well as the words: "2006 FIFA WORLD CUP GERMANY".

GOLD COMMEMORATIVE COIN

		Face Value: 500 Lari Weight: 17 gr. diameter: 31 mm Alloy: AU 920; Quality: Proof Mintage(Volume): 2000 pcs Date of issue: 1995 Designed by Nodar Malazonia.
Obverse	Reverse

Obserse: The obverse of the coin features the symbol of the sun and life, and the year of issue (1995) in the upper part. The denomination value "500" is in the center and the inscription "ლარი LARI" below. The perimeter of the coin is stamped with the inscription "საქართველოს რესპუბლიკა REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA".

Reverse: The reverse of the coin features bas-relief profiles of the leaders of the wartime anti-fascist coalition - Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill and De Gaulle with the year of the end of the Second World War, 1945, below and the names "STALINE - ROOSEVELT - CHURCHILL - DE GAULLE" on the perimeter.

The edge of the coin features each coin's unique serial number, ranging from 0001/2000 to 2000/2000.

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