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Currency in Georgia – The Georgian Lari (GEL)

The official currency of Georgia is the Georgian Lari, abbreviated internationally as GEL.

What Does the Georgian Lari Look Like?

Georgian banknotes currently in circulation include denominations of:

  • 5 lari
  • 10 lari
  • 20 lari
  • 50 lari
  • 100 lari
  • 200 lari

Coins in use include:

  • 1 tetri
  • 2 tetri
  • 5 tetri
  • 10 tetri
  • 20 tetri
  • 50 tetri
  • 1 lari
  • 2 lari

One Georgian lari is subdivided into 100 tetri.

Unique Features of Georgian Banknotes

Georgian banknotes showcase the country’s rich history, architecture, and notable cultural figures.

  • The 5 lari note features King David IV of Georgia, known as David the Builder.
  • The 10 lari note highlights Shota Rustaveli, author of the national epic The Knight in the Panther’s Skin.
  • The 20 lari note depicts Queen Tamar, one of Georgia’s most celebrated rulers.
  • The 50 lari note features Ilia Chavchavadze.
  • The 100 lari note showcases Akaki Tsereteli.
  • The 200 lari note emphasises Georgia’s modern achievements and cultural landmarks.

Modern Georgian banknotes are printed on high-quality cotton-based paper and include advanced security features such as:

  • Watermarks and security threads
  • Colour-shifting inks and holographic elements
  • Microprinting and tactile marks for accessibility

How Much is the Georgian Lari Worth?

The Georgian lari is a stable currency used throughout the country for daily transactions and trade.

You can find the current exchange rate for the Georgian Lari at the top of this page in the “Exchange Rate” section.

You can follow the live GEL rate in the "Currencies" tab or visit our live exchange charts page.

Obverse of new series banknote 5 Georgian lari
Reverse of new series banknote 5 Georgian lari
Obverse of new series banknote 10 Georgian lari
Reverse of new series banknote 10 Georgian lari
Obverse of new series banknote 20 Georgian lari
Reverse of new series banknote 20 Georgian lari
Obverse of new series banknote 50 Georgian lari
Reverse of new series banknote 50 Georgian lari
Obverse of new series banknote 100 Georgian lari
Reverse of new series banknote 100 Georgian lari
Obverse of old series banknote 5 Georgian lari
Reverse of old series banknote 5 Georgian lari
Obverse of old series banknote 10 Georgian lari
Reverse of old series banknote 10 Georgian lari
Obverse of old series banknote 20 Georgian lari
Reverse of old series banknote 20 Georgian lari
Obverse of old series banknote 50 Georgian lari
Reverse of old series banknote 50 Georgian lari
Obverse of old series banknote 100 Georgian lari
Reverse of old series banknote 100 Georgian lari
Obverse of banknote 200 Georgian lari
Reverse of banknote 200 Georgian lari
1 GEL
=£0.31
5 GEL
=£1.55
10 GEL
=£3.10
15 GEL
=£4.64
20 GEL
=£6.19
30 GEL
=£9.29
40 GEL
=£12.38
50 GEL
=£15.48
100 GEL
=£30.96
150 GEL
=£46.43
200 GEL
=£61.91
300 GEL
=£92.87
500 GEL
=£154.78
1000 GEL
=£309.56
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