100 UZS #558

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The Oliy Majlis (Supreme Assembly) building in Tashkent, the seat of the bicameral parliament of Uzbekistan. Constructed in Soviet-era modernist style, it serves as the legislative branch of the Republic of Uzbekistan following independence in 1991. The building is depicted with its characteristic horizontal lines and ceremonial approach with fountains and gardens. The denomination appears as 'ЮЗ СЎМ' (100 Som) in Uzbek Cyrillic script.

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The State Emblem of Uzbekistan, adopted in 1992 following independence from the Soviet Union. The emblem features the legendary Huma bird (a symbol of happiness and freedom) with outstretched wings above a rising sun over mountains, with cotton and wheat flanking the central design representing the country's principal agricultural products. The emblem is surrounded by decorative Islamic geometric patterns and ornamental borders. The year 1997 appears at the top right, and the serial number CA0135316 is printed on the right side.

History

This 100 Som note belongs to the 1994 Issue series of independent Uzbekistan, first introduced in 1994 to replace the Soviet ruble following independence in 1991. This specific note is dated 1997, representing a later printing run within the series. The design reflects Uzbekistan's new national identity with the Supreme Assembly building symbolizing the democratic legislative institutions and the state emblem incorporating traditional Islamic Central Asian motifs combined with Soviet-era agricultural symbolism. The note was printed with Cyrillic script as Uzbekistan was transitioning its writing system. This series was withdrawn around 2000 when higher denominations became necessary due to inflation, and the currency underwent redenomination in the following years. The serial number format 'CA0135316' follows the standard prefix-digit pattern used by the Central Bank during this period.