Motherland Of

The Euro Collectible Commemorative Banknote Honoring Georgia

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Motherland Of Wine

The Euro Collectible Commemorative Banknote Honoring Georgia

For 8,000 years, Georgia has been the cradle of winemaking, cultivating a tradition that has shaped its identity, culture, and global recognition as the Motherland of Wine. To honor this extraordinary heritage, we have created an exclusive Euro collectible commemorative banknote, meticulously crafted and printed in Europe in a strictly limited edition of only 5,000 pieces. This remarkable collector’s item is not just a tribute to Georgia’s deep-rooted winemaking legacy—it is a timeless symbol of cultural pride and historical significance.

Due to its exclusivity, its value is expected to increase over time, making it a coveted investment for collectors, wine enthusiasts, and those who cherish Georgia’s unparalleled history.

Our Vision

To celebrate and immortalize Georgia’s status as the birthplace of winemaking through an exceptional collector’s commutative banknote, ensuring that this historic legacy is recognized, appreciated, and preserved for generations to come.

Our Mission

Our mission is to merge art, history, and numismatics into a single masterpiece that not only pays tribute to Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition but also elevates the country’s global recognition. By offering this exclusive limited-edition commemorative banknote, we seek to provide collectors and enthusiasts with a piece of history—one that reflects Georgia’s cultural richness and its significant role in shaping the world of wine.

Our Objectives
  • Commemorate Georgia’s Wine Legacy – To highlight Georgia as the true
    Motherland of Wine, with 8,000 years of continuous winemaking
    tradition.
  • Create a Prestigious Collectible – To offer a unique and valuable
    commemorative banknote, printed with the highest security standards in
    Europe.
  • Preserve Cultural Heritage – To share Georgia’s winemaking story with
    the world, ensuring its recognition among collectors, historians, and wine
    lovers.
  • Offer an Exclusive Investment Opportunity – To provide a highly sought-
    after collectible that will appreciate in value over time due to its limited
    edition.
  • Engage a Global Audience – To invite people worldwide to own a tangible
    piece of Georgia’s history, connecting them to its legendary viticulture.
Engraving and the symbolic element

8000

The story of Georgian wine is marked by 8000 years of uninterrupted tradition of viticulture and winemaking. In 2017, an international team of archaeologists discovered evidence of winemaking in a Neolithic settlement not too far from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia that trembled the world and put Georgia on every major news channel of the world as the “Cradle of wine” or “Motherland of wine”. Thus, our 8000 denomination was also justified based on these evidences.

ALAVERDI MONASTERY

Alaverdi monastery is a prime example of the ongoing connection between the Georgian Church and the Georgian viniculture. Originally founded in the 6th century, this magnificent monastery is surrounded by vineyards and still produces wine in its infamous centuries’ old cellar by monks who dedicatedly are keeping this tradition alive. Alaverdi is one of the most impressive cultural monuments in all of Georgia and an important center of Georgian culture and scholarship.

“Shen Khar Venakhi”

Thou Art a Vineyard is a medieval Georgian hymn created to praise Mary the mother of Christ and the vineyard that made the heavenly spiritual wine (Christ) poured out to God. This divine chant is often hummed in Georgian feasts and has close ties with its wine culture. This text was meticulously selected by our director Mr. Ajami, for its magical symbolism; being made by three words representing “Trinity” and twelve letters, referring to the twelve disciples of Christ. Georgian Calligrapher David Maisuradze was commissioned to calligraph the phrase in Georgian script incorporating a shape of Qvevri in his work. The author of this hymn is King Demetrius I of Georgia (1093–1156) and the hymn is dedicated to Georgia and the patronage of the Virgin Mary.

Qvevri

Qvevri is Georgia’s most important and best-known winemaking vessel, and it remains the centerpiece of traditional winemaking in Georgia. In 2013, UNESCO added Qvevri and “The ancient Georgian tradition of Qvevri winemaking” to its list of worlds intangible cultural heritage. The Qvevri is a large egg-shaped clay vessel with narrow bottom and a wide mouth at the top, used for wine fermentation, maturation, and storage, that is either buried below ground or set into the floors of large wine cellars. The Qvevries are sealed inside with hot beeswax and its lid.

DAVID GAREJI

David Gareji is a distinguished sacred site and a prominent monument of cultural heritage for Georgia that has never lost its importance. It still is a functioning monastery and an architectural masterpiece. The complex was founded in the 6th century and it remained an important center of religious and cultural activity for many centuries in Georgia. It is also the place chosen by the King Demetre I, the eldest son of King David the Builder and the author of the famous Georgian hymn “Thou Art a Vineyard”, as a place of confinement after he abdicated the throne for a monastic life, in the 12 Century AD

Borjgali

Borjgali is considered to be one of the oldest and main symbols of Georgian culture dating back to pre-Christian period. It is the symbol of eternity and is in the shape of the Sun with seven rotating wings. It is commonly presented as the primary symbol of Georgia and is used in Georgian IDs and passports, national currencies, as the logo of Georgian Rugby Union as well as Georgian Airways.
The Design & Printing Process
This Euro commemorative banknote has been meticulously designed to capture the essence of Georgia’s winemaking heritage.

The artwork reflects:

  • Ancient winemaking symbols found in Georgia, including qvevris (large clay vessels used for wine fermentation), grapevines, and historic motifs.
  • A refined color palette and intricate details that showcase Georgia’s rich culture and its integral connection to wine.
  • High-security printing techniques, ensuring authenticity, durability, and exclusivity—just like an official banknote.
  • Each note is uniquely numbered, enhancing its exclusivity and collectibility.
Georgia’s Legacy in a Limited - Edition Banknote

Security Features

UV

WHEN PUTTING A BLACK LIGHT ON THE BANKNOTE, THE CASSINI SYSTEM BECOMES VISIBLE IN UV.

FINE LINE STRUCTURE

THE BANKNOTE CONTAINS A VERY FINE STRUCTURE BEARING MICRO TEXT.

UNIQUE

EVERY BANKNOTE CONTAINS A UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER.

WATERMARK

TH PIGEON OF PEACE WATERMARK HAS BEEN STAMPED INTO THE BANKNOTE PAPER.

ENGRAVING

ENGRAVING DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL BANKNOTE ENGRAVER

FOIL

A HOLOGRAM FEATURING EARTH AND SATURN HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED

Limited Edition & Investment Value

With only 5,000 pieces available worldwide, this banknote is an extremely rare collector’s item. You may contact us for receiving the regular prices, but one must also know that the prices may differ depending on special serial numbers. In all cases the prices are expected to increase over time, making it a valuable asset for collectors, wine connoisseurs, and those who appreciate Georgia’s historical and artistic legacy.

By owning one of these prestigious banknotes, you are not just purchasing a collectible—you are acquiring a symbol of 8,000 years of history, a tribute to the land where winemaking was born, and an investment that will appreciate in both sentimental and monetary value.

Be a Proud Owner of Georgia’s History

This is more than just a collectible banknote—it is a passport to Georgia’s legendary winemaking heritage, a celebration of an 8,000-year-old
tradition, and a once-in-a-lifetime collectible opportunity.

With only 5,000 pieces available, this exclusive edition will soon become a rarity. Secure your piece of history today, before its value increases
over time.

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Join us in celebrating Georgia — the true Motherland of Wine

“The Georgian 8000 Euro banknote is a stunning collectible, featuring authentic legal tender security elements while being classified as a non-legal tender item, which adds to its uniqueness. The price achieved at Crown Currency Auctions €3500 (€4200 including commission) represents, to the best of our knowledge, a record in the numismatic collectible banknote market. We take great pride in this remarkable achievement.”.

Oleg Banachek

CEO, Crown Currency Auctions
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

“Royal Joh. Enschedé proudly participated in the development and production of the Georgia 8,000 banknote edition. What also makes the banknote so special that it bears specific “Royal Joh. Enschedé” features such as the musical notation of Fleischmann (dated 1795), the characteristic features of Dutch banknote designer “Ootje” Oxenaar and the braille dots. A worthy “Royal Joh. Enschedé” banknote in which we have incorporated more than 250 years of craftsmanship.”.

Marcel Klok


Commercial Director Royal
Joh. Enschedé

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