2 1/2 lira 1939 — Turkey ( Pick: 126 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 1/2 lira issued in Turkey in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 126. The front side features a green portrait of President Kemal Atatürk on the right, with a design from the 1926 issue, marked L.1930 (25.4.1939). The back displays the Monument of the Square of the Nation, and the watermark depicts Kemal Atatürk.
This banknote measures 145 x 65 mm and is printed on paper. It was produced by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, with a total production amount of 32,000,000 notes. The banknote is signed by Selahattin Çam, the General Manager, and Said Erda, the Deputy General Manager.
The State Bank issued a total of 32 million notes of this denomination in 1939.
This banknote measures 145 x 65 mm and is printed on paper. It was produced by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, with a total production amount of 32,000,000 notes. The banknote is signed by Selahattin Çam, the General Manager, and Said Erda, the Deputy General Manager.
The State Bank issued a total of 32 million notes of this denomination in 1939.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Selahattin Çam (General Manager), Said Erda (Deputy General Manager)
- Date of issue
- 25 April 1939
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green
- Dimensions
- 145 x 65 mm
- Amount produced
- 32,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 126
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey issued this banknote series in 1939. This issuance was intended to modernize currency following the reform activities of the early Turkish Republic, with new designs reflecting contemporary leaders and national symbols. The series bore the signatures of General Manager Selahattin Çam and Deputy General Manager Said Erda.
The front side of the 2 1/2 lira note, catalogued as Pick 126, features a green portrait of President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the right. The back side displays the Monument of the Square of the Nation. This note, measuring 145 x 65 mm, was printed by De La Rue, London, with a total production of 32,000,000 pieces.
