20 lira 1979 — Turkey ( Pick: 187a.2 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 lira issued in Turkey in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 187a.2. The note features a colour scheme of brown and grey. It measures 143 x 66 mm and is printed on paper.
The front side of the banknote includes the signatures of İsmail Hakkı Aydınoğlu, the Governor, and Tanju Polatkan, the Vice-Governor. Printing was conducted by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası in Ankara, Turkey.
A total of 216,003,000 pieces were produced for this banknote. In 1980, Turkey underwent significant economic changes, which impacted its currency and financial policies.
The front side of the banknote includes the signatures of İsmail Hakkı Aydınoğlu, the Governor, and Tanju Polatkan, the Vice-Governor. Printing was conducted by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası in Ankara, Turkey.
A total of 216,003,000 pieces were produced for this banknote. In 1980, Turkey underwent significant economic changes, which impacted its currency and financial policies.
Specifications
- Signed by
- İsmail Hakkı Aydınoğlu (Governor), Tanju Polatkan (Vice-Governor)
- Date of issue
- 1979
- Printing office
- Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası, Ankara, Turkey
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and grey
- Dimensions
- 143 x 66 mm
- Amount produced
- 216,003,000
- Pick catalog
- 187a.2
About this banknote
The Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası issued the 20 lira banknote in 1979. This series was introduced to update the national currency design and security features, reflecting modern printing techniques of the time. It was part of a monetary series overseen by İsmail Hakkı Aydınoğlu, then Governor of the bank.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which is a central motif. The back side displays a scene with statues and a view of Anıtkabir, Atatürk's mausoleum. Printed by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası in Ankara, a total of 216,003,000 pieces were produced, highlighting its widespread circulation.
