In honor of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, the country’s Central Bank is issuing modified polymer banknotes of 1, 5, and 10 manat, as well as a new 200-manat polymer note, starting December 1, the current year, which is observed under the motto “International Year of Peace and Trust,” reports Orient.tm.
According to the Central Bank’s press release, the main features of the new banknotes include low counterfeiting risk and high resistance to external factors such as dirt, wear, and damage. Security elements have been strengthened, and visual authenticity markers have been improved.
The color and design of the 1, 5, and 10 manat notes have been largely retained, now featuring the emblem of the International Year of Peace and Trust. The obverse of the new 200-manat note depicts the “Arkadag” Monument, while the reverse shows the administrative building of Arkadag city’s khyakimlik. All modified and new notes indicate the year of issue and include the facsimile signature of the Central Bank of Turkmenistan’s chairman on the obverse.
These banknotes are mandatory for acceptance at face value throughout Turkmenistan by all enterprises, organizations, and institutions, regardless of ownership or sector, for all types of payments. Banknotes issued by the Central Bank in 2009, 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2020 remain legal tender within the country.
To reliably verify the authenticity of banknotes and coins in circulation, at least five security features should be checked. Detailed information is available on the official website of the Central Bank.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
December 1, 2025