28 May
The issue of establishing the National Bank of Georgia was raised
The issue of establishing the National Bank of Georgia was raised for the first time after the declaration of independence on May 28, 1918.
11 July
Georgian Boni was put into circulation
On July 11, 1919, by a Decree of the Constituent Assembly, the first national currency of the independent Republic of Georgia - the Boni was put into circulation. Georgian Boni was a means of temporary payment.
31 December
The Law on Establishment of State Bank was adopted
On December 31, 1919, the Constituent Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Georgia passed the Law on the Establishment of the State Bank, for which 50 million was allocated from the budget. With the adoption of this law, Georgia first had its banking and monetary regulatory body.
16 March
Chairman of the Board and the first Governor of the State Bank were elected
On March 16, 1920, Iason Lortkipanidze was elected Chairman of the Board of the State Bank. On July 24, 1920, he took over the management of the State Bank.
24 July
The State Bank of Georgia opened its doors
On December 31, 1919, the Constituent Assembly of Georgia adopted the Law on the Establishment of the State Bank. The State Bank of Georgia was opened on July 24, 1920, 7 months after the adoption of the law by the government.
October
Batumi branch of the State Bank opened its doors
The Batumi branch of the State Bank of Georgia was opened in October 1920. "On the opening day, 50 million rubles were deposited to the current account of the bank. A cash and currency committee was established with the bank. The Batumi branch extends its work to western Imereti, Abkhazia, Samegrelo and Batumi districts."
The National Bank of conteporary Georgia was established
The National Bank of contemporary Georgia was established in 1991, after the collapse of the Soviet Union. By the decision of the Supreme Council of Georgia, all the entities of the Soviet credit system in Georgia were declared the property of the Republic of Georgia, including the State Bank. The latter served as the basis for the National Bank of the Republic of Georgia. However, the first central bank operated in Georgia from 1919 to 1921. See details.
October
Gia Topuria became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Gia Topuria headed the National Bank of Georgia from October 1991 to January 1992.
January
Vazha Jinjikhadze became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Vazha Jinjikhadze headed the National Bank of Georgia from January 1992 to March 1992.
April
Nodar Kakulia became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Nodar Kakulia headed the National Bank of Georgia from April 1992 to November 1992.
November
Demur Dvalishvili became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Demur Dvalishvili headed the National Bank of Georgia from November 1992 to October 1993.
October
Nodar Javakhishvili became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Nodar Javakhishvili headed the National Bank of Georgia from October 1993 to March 1998.
March
Irakli Managadze became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Irakli Managadze headed the National Bank of Georgia from March 1998 to March 2005.
The Money Museum was founded
The Money Museum of the National Bank of Georgia was established in 2001. It originated on the basis of the Bank Museum operating in 1981-1989.
March
Roman Gotsiridze became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Roman Gotsiridze headed the National Bank of Georgia from March 2005 to October 2007.
November
David Amaglobeli became the acting President of the National Bank of Georgia
David Amaglobeli was President of the National Bank of Georgia from November 2007 to February 2009.
26 February
Giorgi Kadagidze became President of the National Bank of Georgia
Giorgi Kadagidze was appointed Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Georgia on February 26, 2009 for the term of 7 years.
15 June
The National Bank first had its own cash center
Equipped with modern European security technologies, the Cash Center manages the cash and other valuables management process with high-tech programs allowing a single system control of the movement of cash across the country. See details.
07 July
The lari symbol was approved
On July 7, 2014, the Board of the National Bank of Georgia approved the lari as the symbol of Georgian money. See details.
March
Koba Gvenetadze became Governor of the National Bank of Georgia
Global Finance named Koba Gvenetadze one of the best central bank governors five times in a row (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022). See details.
15 March
The updated lari won an international award
A series of updated GEL banknotes (20, 50 and 100 GEL banknotes) won the Best 2016 Regional Banknote award at the HSP Europe™ Conference held on November 15, 2016 in Bucharest. See details.
04 July
Georgia defeated Russia in the final of the 2018 Global Award for Financial Inclusion
The National Bank of Georgia won the 2018 Global Inclusion Awards in the regional Country Award category. The Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation was the other nominee in this category.
15 October
Global Finance Best Central Banker Award 2018
Koba Gvenetadze was awarded the Global Finance Best Central Banker 2018 award. See details.
06 June
GITI 2019 - The Most Innovative Infrastructure Solution
The National Bank won in the Most Innovative Infrastructure Solution category at GITI 2019, the Regional Conference on Cyber Security and Information Technology Development. The NBG won the award for the fourth time, which made it the leader in this respect. See details.
21 October
Global Finance Best Central Banker Award 2019
Koba Gvenetadze was awarded the Global Finance’s Best Central Banker 2019 award. See details.
09 September
The National Bank of Georgia and the Montran Company were granted the Central Banking Award
The National Bank of Georgia was awarded by Central Banking, a reputable international publication. The award was received by the National Bank and the company Montran for the introduction of the Georgian Securities Settlement System (GSSS). See details.
18 September
A new financial education platform became available
The National Bank of Georgia launched www.FinEdu.gov.ge - a new educational platform, as part of the National Strategy for Financial Education, See details.
30 September
Global Finance Best Central Banker Award 2020
Global Finance, a reputable international publication, named Koba Gvenetadze, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, among the best Central Bank Governors in 2020 for the third time in a row. See details.
14 June
Central Banking Award: Best Risk Manager of the Year
The National Bank of Georgia was awarded the Best Risk Manager of the Year award by Central Banking, the reputable international publication. See details.
14 June
Central Banking Award: The Most Transparent Central Bank
The National Bank of Georgia was awarded the Most Transparent Central Bank award by Central Banking, the reputable international publication. See details.
17 June
Central Banking Award: FinTech Policy of the Year
National Bank Of Georgia Wins Central Banking's Best Fintech Policy Award. See More
12 October
Global Finance Best Central Banker Award 2021
Global Finance, the world's leading financial publication, named Koba Gvenetadze, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, among 2021 top central bank governors for the fourth time already. See More
07 September
Global Finance Best Central Banker Award 2022
Global Finance, the world's leading financial publication, named Koba Gvenetadze, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, among 2022 top central bank governors for the fifth time already. See More