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Georgia Hyperinflation Banknote Bundle
Georgia Hyperinflation Banknote Bundle
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Witness one of the most intense economic eras of the post-Soviet landscape with this Georgia Hyperinflation Collectible Banknote Bundle from 1994. Hand-selected for your premium numismatic portfolio, this extraordinary 3-piece set features the astronomical denominations of 100,000, 500,000, and 1,000,000 Kuponi.
Each note in this collection is preserved in flawless, Uncirculated (UNC) condition. They retain their original, crisp paper texture, razor-sharp edges, and vibrant ink strikes. Combining neoclassical Georgian motifs with historical significance, this million-kuponi milestone set is an essential addition for world paper money enthusiasts and economic history collectors alike.
📋 Note Features
- Country: Georgia
- Issuing Authority: National Bank of Georgia (Sakartvelos Erovnuli Banki)
- Currency: Kuponi (Emergency coupon currency, split into 100 Tetri)
- Type: Emergency Banknote
- Material: High-grade security paper with subtle protective backgrounds
- Size: 114 mm × 55 mm
🎨 Stunning Design Details
The 1994 high-denomination series utilizes a shared, highly cohesive artistic framework celebrating Tbilisi and Georgia’s ancient architectural triumphs:
- Obverse (Front - All Notes): Features a striking view of the capital city, Tbilisi, highlighted by a central engraving of the Borjgali (the ancient Georgian seven-winged sun symbol of life and eternal motion). It is flanked by two mythical gryphons from the facade of the 11th-century Samtavisi Cathedral.
- Reverse (Back - All Notes): Displays an intricate landscape depiction of the Vardzia Cave Monastery, a magnificent 12th-century historical cave town hewn into the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain, along with an old grapevine motif symbolizing Georgia's ancestral wine heritage.Color Schemes: The notes transition smoothly through distinct, historically vivid palettes, brown/purple for the 100,000 Kuponi, deep blue/green for the 500,000 Kuponi, and rich shades of maroon/purple for the 1,000,000 Kuponi.
📦 Included Banknotes
- Georgia 100,000 Kuponi 1994 P-48Ab
- Georgia 500,000 Kuponi 1994 -51
- Georgia 1,000,000 Kuponi 1994 P-52
🏛️ History and Significance
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia left the Russian Ruble zone and introduced the emergency Kuponi in 1993 to counter severe currency shortages. Due to post-independence economic challenges, the Kuponi suffered from extreme hyperinflation. This rapid devaluation culminated in the massive 1994 denominations included in this bundle.The Kuponi was completely phased out and replaced by the current Lari in 1995 at a staggering rate of 1 million Kuponi to 1 Lari. Because these notes had an exceptionally short lifespan and were swiftly recalled for destruction, surviving pristine museum-grade bundles like this are rare pieces of monetary history.
✨ Condition Description - UNC (Uncirculated)
- Paper Body: Perfectly crisp, rigid, and clean with full, original mint luster.
- Corners & Edges: Exceptionally sharp, needle-point corners with perfectly straight margins.
- Flaws: Zero folds, creases, counting wrinkles, pinholes, teller smudges, or ink fading.
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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