On the territory of Georgia payment can only be made in Georgian Lari (GEL) which was put into circulation in 1995.

Most payments (shopping in stores and markets, paying restaurant, hotel and other services) are made in cash. Several large hotels, banks, supermarkets accept credit cards and cheques. The most popular foreign currency is the US dollar. It is strongly recommended to have dollars in cash when staying in Georgia. Euros and Russian Rubles are also in use. Foreign currency can be exchanged at special exchange shops in the streets of large towns. Currency other than US$, EUR and RR, can be exchanged in the banks.

Monetary transfers are provided by Western Union and large banks.

1 Lari (GEL) = 100 Tetri.

The rate of USD&EURO varies.

Notes are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 lari.

Coins are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 tetri.