The Central Bank reminds that in 2026 From April 15, the following banknotes of the 2nd generation will go out of circulation as a result of normal wear and tear.

• 500 AMD (1999, Alexander Tamanyan)
• 1000 AMD (1999, 2001, 2011, 2015, Yeghishe Charents)
• 5000 AMD (1999, 2003, 2009, 2012, Hovhannes Tumanyan)
• 10,000 AMD (2003, 2006, 2008, 2012, Avetik Isahakyan)
• 20,000 AMD (1999, 2007, 2009, 2012, Martiros Saryan)

After the specified date, citizens can use the “old” banknotes they have:

free of charge

indefinite

without restrictions

exchange in commercial banks operating in the territory of the RA and in the Central Bank.