The modern AZN banknotes are considered highly secure. Key security elements include:

Focuses on education and future (monumental architecture, youth).

If you are traveling to Baku or elsewhere in the country, keep these points in mind:

Focuses on Azerbaijani culture (musical instruments, folk arts).

Following independence from the Soviet Union, the first Manat was introduced in August 1992, replacing the Soviet Ruble at a 1:10 ratio.

Foreign currencies (USD, EUR, GBP) can be exchanged at airport exchange offices, banks, and authorized exchange bureaus.