3 Lari BTC

2006 year


Copper-nickel	13.3 g	31.1 mm

Description

Issuer	Georgia › Georgia (1991-date)
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2006
Value	3 Lari 3 GEL = USD 1.10
Currency	Lari (1995-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	13.3 g
Diameter	31.1 mm
Thickness	2.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#28876
Rarity index	62%

Reverse

A map of the region in the center . Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey with a matte surface, separated by borders. On the coins the path of the pipelines are outlined with an embossed line and the cities of Baku, Tbilisi, and Ceyhan with relief circles. At the top of the composition there is a bilingual (Georgian and English) legend "ბაქო-თბილისი-ჯეიჰანი" “BAKU-TBILISI-CEYHAN” . In the lower part of the composition, the denomination numeral "3" and a bilingual legend: "ლარი" (in Georgian) and "LARI" (in English)

Scripts: Georgian (Mkhedruli), Latin

Lettering:
"ბაქო-თბილისი-ჯეიჰანი" “BAKU-TBILISI-CEYHAN”
LARI 3 ლარი

Engraver: Mamuka Gongadze

Edge

Smooth with legend and stars

Scripts: Georgian (Mkhedruli), Latin

Lettering: აქართველო GEORGIA

Comment

Official opening ceremony of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline (BTC) was in July 16th, 2006 in Ceyhan.

Interesting fact

The 3 Lari (BTC) 2006 coin from Georgia features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Georgian dance, known as the "Kartuli," which is a symbol of the country's rich cultural traditions and history. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a grapevine, which is a nod to Georgia's ancient winemaking traditions and its reputation as one of the world's oldest wine-producing countries. This coin is a beautiful representation of Georgia's rich history and culture, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.