10 lira 1927 — Turkey ( Pick: 121 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 lira issued in Turkey in 1927. It is cataloged under Pick number 121. The front side features a bounding wolf on the right, with an Arabic legend and Law #701 of 30 Kanunuevvel (AH) 1341 at the center. The back side depicts a rock mountain with a bridge. The watermark is of Kemal Atatürk.
This note has a color scheme of blue and cream, measures 175 x 99 mm, and is printed on paper. It bears the signature of Mustafa Abdülhalik Renda. The printing office responsible for this issue was De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom. A total of 4,150,753 pieces of this note were produced.
In the early 20th century, Turkey's currency underwent significant reforms as the country transitioned to modern banking. The design of this note is connected to the 1926 Issue, reflecting the aesthetic and legislative changes of the period.
This note has a color scheme of blue and cream, measures 175 x 99 mm, and is printed on paper. It bears the signature of Mustafa Abdülhalik Renda. The printing office responsible for this issue was De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom. A total of 4,150,753 pieces of this note were produced.
In the early 20th century, Turkey's currency underwent significant reforms as the country transitioned to modern banking. The design of this note is connected to the 1926 Issue, reflecting the aesthetic and legislative changes of the period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mustafa Abdülhalik Renda
- Date of issue
- 5 December 1927
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 175 x 99 mm
- Amount produced
- 4,150,753
- Pick catalog
- 121
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey issued this series in 1927. The series was introduced as part of Turkey’s efforts to establish a unified national currency following the changes implemented after the formation of the Republic in 1923. The notes are notable for using the Turkish Language Reform, which modified writing systems.
The front side of this 10 lira banknote features a bounding wolf on the right with Arabic legends and references Law #701, dated KANUNUEVVEL 1341 AH. The back side depicts a rock mountain with a bridge, and it is watermarked with Kemal Atatürk. It was printed by De La Rue in London, with a total of 4,150,753 notes produced.
