50 Tetri

2006 year


Copper-nickel	6.52 g	24 mm

Description

Issuer	Georgia › Georgia (1991-date)
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	2006
Value	50 Tetri 0.50 GEL = USD 0.18
Currency	Lari (1995-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	6.52 g
Diameter	24 mm
Thickness	1.87 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#3791
Rarity index	7%

Reverse

Value

Script: Georgian (Mkhedruli)

Lettering:
50
თეთრი

Translation:
50
Tetri

Engraver: Mamuka Gongadze

Edge

Reeded

Scripts: Georgian (Mkhedruli), Latin

Lettering: საქართველო * GEORGIA * საქართველო * GEORGIA *

Comment

First mintage of 2006 50 tetri coins were struck at Austrian Mint. After 2006, the circulation increased several times. Coins were minted in various mints of Europe. Unfortunately, the exact number of first mintage, as well as the number of coins added at different times, as well as exact later mints, is unknown yet.
So, year "2006" is frozen year on 2006 coins, as well as "1993" on previous coin family (1-50 tetri)

Interesting fact

The 50 Tetri coin from Georgia features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Georgian dance, known as the "Kartuli," which is a symbol of Georgian culture and tradition. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a grapevine, which is a significant symbol in Georgian culture and represents the country's long history of winemaking. The coin's design is a celebration of Georgia's rich cultural heritage and its importance in the country's history and identity.