G E O R G I A ’ S F I R S T C O L L E C T I B L E B A N K N O T E P R I N T E D I N E U R O P E
Georgia
Motherland
of Wine
C O M M E M O R A T I N G 8 0 0 0 Y E A R S O F W I N E M A K I N G
EURO 8000
In concurrent with the European Council’s decision to grant EU candidate status to Georgia, TREASURIUM has
decided to celebrate this long-awaited achievement with a project to honor Georgia’s important contribution to
the world. Georgia has gifted the world “Wine”, a crucial element of celebrations since antiquity, and now our
nation acknowledges this contribution as we journey towards Europe. Throughout history, nations frequently
commemorate their achievements on coins and currencies. Thus, we too intend to highlight Georgia’s
significant contribution during this pivotal moment in our nation’s history. To accomplish this, TREASURIUM has
developed a project involving European partners.
G E O R G I A ’ S F I R S T C O L L E C T I B L E B A N K N O T E P R I N T E D I N E U R O P E
A group of the world’s leading banknote designers and specialists had worked on creating this collectible banknote for six months in collaboration with the famous Georgian artist Gia Japaridze and Georgian master calligrapher David Maisuradze.
Our Georgian-Dutch collaboration was completed in the last month of 2023 in concurrent with the acceptance of Georgian Candidate Status in the European Union.
LIMITED TO JUST 5000 PIECES
Our Collectible banknotes were printed in a limited edition of 5000 pieces at the Dutch high-security state banknote printing facility, the Royal Joh. Enschedé.
THE VALUE OF HERITAGE
Founded in 1703, Royal Joh. Enschedé is renowned as one of the world’s leading high-security printing facilities, based in the Netherlands. With centuries of experience, it has upheld a tradition of excellence in printing banknotes, stamps, and other security documents.
Since 1814, the company was the official printer of the banknotes of the State of the Netherlands, and with the upcoming of Euro the company became a certified Euro banknotes printer, producing Euro notes for five EU countries.
The collaboration with the Royal Joh. Enschedé represents a milestone for Georgia, marking the printing of our nation’s first collectible banknote in Europe at such a prestigious facility.
LIMITED TO JUST 5000 PIECES
EURO 8000 COLLECTIBLE BANKNOTE
ENGRAVING AND THE SYMBOLIC ELEMENTS
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.
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
“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.
SAVE THE DATE
27.09.2024
OFFICIAL LAUNCH EVENT OF GEORGIA’S FIRST
COLLECTIBLE BANKNOTE IN EUROPE
EURO 8000
MIF INTERNATIONAL MONEY FAIR 2024,
MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS
BIRTHPLACE
OF EURO
MAASTRICHT
Maastricht holds a pivotal place in European history as the birthplace of the Euro.
On February 7th, 1992, the twelve European heads of government signed the Treaty of Maastricht, laying the foundation for the European Union and its single currency. This historic city symbolizes unity, progress, and economic integration, making it the ideal location for our official launch of Georgia’s first collectible banknote in Europe. Moreover, the world’s largest money fair also happens to be an important event of this historical city.
MIF INTERNATIONAL MONEY FAIR
THE WORLD’S LARGEST BANKNOTE EXHIBITION
MIF INTERNATIONAL MONEY FAIR 2024,
MECC CONGRESS CENTER MAASTRICHT
The MIF International Money Fair, known as the largest banknote fair in the world, will take place at the MECC Congress Center in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Approximately 68 nations will be represented by 220+ exhibitors on a floor space of 3,500 square meters at this international event, presenting their collections to banknote collectors, investors, and enthusiasts of paper money, bonds and coins.
PMG
ON-SITE GRADING
We are honored to announce that some of our Georgia 8000 collectible banknotes with the most valued serial numbers will be presented to PMG for onsite grading during MIF event in September, 2024.
PMG, the co-sponsor of MIF and official inspection service of banknotes will provide its full expert and impartial authentication, inspection, grading and encapsulation services on location.
PMG is the world’s largest and most trusted paper money grading company. PMG provides an accurate, consistent and impartial assessment of authenticity and grade, backed by the comprehensive PMG Guarantee, which protects buyers and sellers.
TO SUPPORT A GEORGIAN CHARITY ORGANIZATION
During the 2024 MIF Paper Money Fair, a special serial number 1991 will be
presented to the Stacks Bowers of the United States to auction for charity.
Stack’s Bowers is a leading auctioneer in the world that is specialized in
Ancient Coins, Currencies, and collectible banknotes since 1933, and is also
the main official sponsor of MIF since the beginning.
FOLLOWING THE TRAILS OF HISTORY
EXCLUSIVE DINNER AT CHÂTEAU NEERCANNE HOSTED BY TREASURIUM
The city of Maastricht is known as the birthplace of the European Union and the foundation of its single currency – Euro. On 7th February 1992, twelve heads of government of the European nations signed the Treaty of Maastricht and celebrated this significant historical event at the Michelin-rated Château Neercanne, hosted by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
CHÂTEAU NEERCANNE MAASTRICHT
CHÂTEAU NEERCANNE MAASTRICHT
GEORGIAN WINE EVENT
AT WINE CELLAR OF
CHATEAU NEERCANNE
Opportunity for a joint event hosted by National
Wine Agency, GNTA or Georgian Wine producers
We propose an exclusive Georgian Wine Event to
showcase the rich heritage of Georgian wines. Set in
the picturesque Wine Cellar at Chateau Neercanne,
this event promises an unforgettable wine
degustation experience
TREASURIUM
Preserving Legacies
Treasurium is a private limited liability company that is specialized in exclusive collectibles, providing all-inclusive assistance to its global network of clients from conception of the business plan to the actualrealization of the project. Whether it is a creation of a unique collectible banknote, a collaboration with arenowned contemporary artist, or a search for a long-desired piece of historical artifact for a specific collection,we can be your trusted partners. The world of collecting is an attractive niche market that is formed by secret laws of Aesthetics, Philosophy,Psychology and Business which can only be exposed after decades of experience in dealings with Art, Antiquesand Collectibles. We have an extensive portfolio backed by years of experience in these fields, but we believethe most valuable asset of our company today is our network of influential people that have indisputable trustin us.
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treasurium
Preserving Legacies
Treasurium is a private limited liability company that is specialized in exclusive collectibles, providing allinclusive assistance to its global network of clients from conception of the business plan to the actual realization of the project. Whether it is a creation of a unique collectible banknote, a collaboration with a renowned contemporary artist, or a search for a long-desired piece of historical artifact for a specific collection, we can be your trusted partners.
The world of collecting is an attractive niche market that is formed by secret laws of Aesthetics, Philosophy, Psychology and Business which can only be exposed after decades of experience in dealings with Art, Antiques and Collectibles. We have an extensive portfolio backed by years of experience in these fields, but we believe the most valuable asset of our company today is our network of influential people that have indisputable trust in us.
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