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Turkey Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Turkey is a fascinating journey through the economic and cultural evolution of the country. From its earliest issues to today's banknotes, Turkish banknotes reflect the political and social changes the nation has undergone over the years.

Current banknotes in circulation

The current Turkish banknotes belong to the ninth series of the Turkish lira, introduced in 2009. This series includes denominations of 5, 10, 20, 20, 50, 100 and 200 lira, each with a unique design depicting important historical figures of Turkey. For example, the 100 lira bill depicts the Buhurizade poet Mustafa Itri, while the 200 lira note features the architect Mimar Kemaleddin.

Historical banknotes and milestones

Turkey' s old banknotes offer a window into the country's rich history. The first Turkish paper money issue dates back to 1840, during the Ottoman Empire. A significant milestone was the introduction of the first Turkish lira in 1927, following the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Over the years, banknotes have reflected political and economic changes, such as the denomination of the "New Turkish Lira" in 2005, which removed six zeros from the currency to combat inflation.

Country Turkey
Flag
Coin Lira (TRY)
Continent Europa
Capital city Ankara
ISO2 TR
ISO3 TUR
Catalogued banknotes 53

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Valuable banknotes

The most valuable Turkey banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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Old Turkey banknotes

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Banknote Catalog

1 Lira

FO#10461 P#119
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 166 x 90 mm
Shape: Rectangular

5 Lira

FO#10469 P#120
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 170 x 94 mm
Shape: Rectangular

10 Lira

FO#10476 P#121
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 175 x 99 mm
Shape: Rectangular

50 Lira

FO#10488 P#122
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 185 x 98 mm
Shape: Rectangular

100 Lira

FO#10497 P#123
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 189 x 112 mm
Shape: Rectangular

500 Lira

FO#10505 P#124
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 194 x 120 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1000 Lira

FO#10512 P#125
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 201 x 124 mm
Shape: Rectangular

2½ Lira

FO#10463 P#126
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 145 x 65 mm
Shape: Rectangular

5 Lira

FO#10470 P#127
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 155 x 70 mm
Shape: Rectangular

10 Lira

FO#10477 P#128
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 165 x 75 mm
Shape: Rectangular

50 Lira

FO#10489 P#129
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 175 x 80 mm
Shape: Rectangular

100 Lira

FO#10498 P#130
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 185 x 85 mm
Shape: Rectangular

500 Lira Atatürk

FO#10506 P#131
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 195 x 90 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1000 Lira Atatürk

FO#10513 P#132
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 205 x 95 mm
Shape: Rectangular

50 Kurus

FO#10459 P#133
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 123 x 55 mm
Shape: Rectangular

50 Kurus

FO#10460 P#134
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 125 x 55 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1 Lira

FO#10462 P#135
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 135 x 60 mm
Shape: Rectangular

500 Lira Inönü

FO#10507 P#138
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 195 x 90 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1000 Lira Inönü

FO#10514 P#139
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 205 x 95 mm
Shape: Rectangular

2½ Lira

FO#10464 P#140
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 145 x 65 mm
Shape: Rectangular