Obverse description	The obverse shows a Persian leopard, symbolizing strength and the unique wildlife of the Caucasus. In the background rises Mount Burkhokh, an important natural landmark of South Ossetia. Above left is the graphic symbol of the zarin currency, giving the note a distinct national identity. The denomination “100” is clearly printed in the upper left and lower right corners for easy recognition. The design combines natural beauty with national symbolism, emphasizing both heritage and independence.
Reverse description	The reverse features a portrait of Kosta Levanovich Khetagurov, the national poet of Ossetia. To the right of the portrait is the historical village of Nar, while on the left appears an Ossetian twelve-string harp (dyuadæstænon fændyr). The Coat of Arms of South Ossetia is placed in the upper right corner, below it a traditional lilaceous cross symbolizing protection. The denomination “100” is printed in the lower corners. In the upper left corner there is an ornamental element symbolizing farn, meaning all good things gifted by heaven and the sun.
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Protection type	Watermark
Protection description	Caucasian Anatolian leopard
Obverse lettering	100 СÆДÆ ЗÆРИНЫ РЕСПУБЛИКÆ ХУСCАР ИРЫСТОНЫ НАЦИОНАЛОН БАНК Республикаæ Хуссар Ирыстоны Националон банкы банкноттæ мæни хæлæнцæй æфхæрд æцуы законæй 2025 100 ЗÆРИНЫ (Translation: 100 ONE HUNDRED ZARIN  NATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH OSSETIA  The banknotes of the National Bank of the Republic of South Ossetia are legal tender within the Republic  2025  100 ZARIN)
Reverse lettering	РЕСПУБЛИКÆ ХУСCАР ИРЫСТОНЫ НАЦИОНАЛОН БАНК 100 ЗÆРИНЫ Хетæгкаты Леуаны фырт Къоста (Translation: NATIONAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH OSSETIA  100 ZARIN  Kosta, son of Leuan from the Khetagkat family)
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Catalog ID	5652119780
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