On August 5, 2009, securities in the amount of GEL5 000 000 with a  maturity of 182 days were sold at the Ministry of Finance Treasury Bill Auction N1. Eight commercial banks participated in the auction. The total demand amounted to GEL18 050 000. Minimum yield was 5.870%, maximum yield was 7.350% and the weighted average yield was fixed at 6.675%.