10 lira 1966 — Turkey ( Pick: 180 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 lira issued in Turkey in 1966. It is cataloged under Pick number 180. The front design features President Kemal Atatürk on the right, rendered in green on a multicolor underprint. It includes three signatures and is printed on cotton paper. The back design displays the Bosporus Tower in Istanbul at the center, with a watermark of Kemal Atatürk. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 65 mm.
This banknote was produced in substantial quantity, with a total issuance of 2,136,610,000 notes. It was printed at the Banknote Printing Plant, known as Devlet Banknot Matbaasi. Signatories include Naim Talu, Nevzat Alptürk, and Riza Uygurer, who held various managerial positions.
On June 25, 1965, Turkey's government established a monetary reform to support the value of the lira. This reform aimed to stabilize the economy during a period of significant change.
This banknote was produced in substantial quantity, with a total issuance of 2,136,610,000 notes. It was printed at the Banknote Printing Plant, known as Devlet Banknot Matbaasi. Signatories include Naim Talu, Nevzat Alptürk, and Riza Uygurer, who held various managerial positions.
On June 25, 1965, Turkey's government established a monetary reform to support the value of the lira. This reform aimed to stabilize the economy during a period of significant change.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Naim Talu (Genel Müdür - General Manager); Nevzat Alptürk (Genel Müdür Muavini - Assistant General Manager); Riza Uygurer (Emisyon Ve Vezne Müdüru - Emissions Manager and Cashier)
- Date of issue
- 4 July 1966
- Printing office
- Banknote Printing Plant - Devlet Banknot Matbaasi
- Paper
- cotton paper
- Colour
- green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- 2,136,610,000
- Pick catalog
- 180
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey issued this 10 lira banknote in 1966. This series was released as part of measures to standardize and update the nation's currency. The note was signed by Naim Talu, Nevzat Alptürk, and Riza Uygurer, and printed by the Banknote Printing Plant, known as Devlet Banknot Matbaasi.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of President Kemal Atatürk on the right, highlighted in green on a multicolor underprint. The back design centers on the Bosporus Tower in Istanbul. This note is made from cotton paper, measures 140 x 65 mm, and includes the watermark of Kemal Atatürk. Approximately 2,136,610,000 pieces were produced.
