10 lira 1958 — Turkey ( Pick: 158a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 lira issued in Turkey in 1958. It is cataloged under Pick number 158a. The front side design features a portrait of President Kemal Atatürk on the right, with a color scheme of green, light blue, and red. The back displays an image of a river and a bridge in brown, resembling the design found on note #159. It measures 155 x 71 mm and is printed on paper.
The note was signed by Mustafa Nail Gidel, Emir Sencer, and Kamil Kıbrızlı. It was produced by De La Rue, with a total output of 7,500,000 pieces. The watermark present on the banknote features Kemal Atatürk.
During its issuance, Turkey was focused on redefining its national identity through various forms of representation, including banknotes, reflecting a shift in design and symbolism.
The note was signed by Mustafa Nail Gidel, Emir Sencer, and Kamil Kıbrızlı. It was produced by De La Rue, with a total output of 7,500,000 pieces. The watermark present on the banknote features Kemal Atatürk.
During its issuance, Turkey was focused on redefining its national identity through various forms of representation, including banknotes, reflecting a shift in design and symbolism.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mustafa Nail Gidel, Emir Sencer, Kamil Kıbrızlı
- Date of issue
- 24 March 1958
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green, light blue, red, brown
- Dimensions
- 155 x 71 mm
- Amount produced
- 7,500,000
- Pick catalog
- 158a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey issued the 10 lira note in 1958. This series was part of an effort to update the currency with new designs and security features. The note was printed by De La Rue, a well-known printing company, enhancing its security and durability.
The front side features a portrait of President Kemal Atatürk on the right, using a green, light blue, and red color scheme. The reverse side depicts a river and bridge, with a color base of brown. It includes a watermark of Kemal Atatürk. The note, identified as Pick 158a, saw a production of 7,500,000.
