What Is the Currency of Azerbaijan? – All About the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
💰 Official Currency of Azerbaijan
The official currency of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).
The international currency code is AZN.
The manat was introduced in 1992, replacing the Soviet ruble.
🏛️ A Brief History of the Azerbaijani Manat
After declaring independence in 1991, Azerbaijan introduced its national currency — the manat (AZN) — in 1992.
In 2006, a monetary reform took place, introducing the new manat, where 1 new manat = 5,000 old manats.
As of 2025, 1 US dollar equals approximately 1.70 AZN.
💹 Abbreviation and Symbol of the Azerbaijani Manat
Abbreviation: AZN
Symbol: ₼
Subunit: 1 manat = 100 qəpik (qəpik is the coin denomination)
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Yes ✅
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🌍 Can the Azerbaijani Manat Be Used in Turkey?
No.
The Azerbaijani Manat is only valid within the borders of Azerbaijan.
However, currency exchange offices and some banks in Turkey allow buying and selling AZN.
In addition, PayPorter also enables money transfers from Azerbaijan to Turkey.
💡 Interesting Facts About the Azerbaijani Manat
The design of Azerbaijani banknotes features national culture, music, and literature themes.
The 2006 banknote series was redesigned with modern European security features.
The word “manat” originates from the Russian word “moneta” (coin).
Last Uptade: December 2025
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