20 lira 1983 — Turkey ( Pick: 187b )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 lira issued in Turkey in 1983. It is cataloged under Pick number 187b. The note measures 143 x 66 mm and features a color scheme of brown and cream.
The front side design includes signatures from Osman Şıklar and Yavuz Canevi. It was printed by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası in Ankara. A total of 85,970,000 pieces were produced.
The Turkish currency system underwent significant changes in the late 20th century, notably the introduction of the new Turkish lira on January 1, 2005.
The front side design includes signatures from Osman Şıklar and Yavuz Canevi. It was printed by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası in Ankara. A total of 85,970,000 pieces were produced.
The Turkish currency system underwent significant changes in the late 20th century, notably the introduction of the new Turkish lira on January 1, 2005.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Osman Şıklar, Yavuz Canevi
- Date of issue
- 1983
- Printing office
- Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası, Ankara, Turkey (1955-date)
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Dimensions
- 143 x 66 mm
- Amount produced
- 85,970,000
- Pick catalog
- 187b
About this banknote
The Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası issued this 20 lira banknote in 1983 as part of a larger reform effort in Turkish currency. It was introduced to streamline the monetary system and stabilize the economy. This series under Pick number 187b is known for being printed by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The back side depicts the Anıtkabir, Atatürk's mausoleum, along with statues symbolizing Turkish independence. This note, measuring 143 x 66 mm, was signed by Osman Şıklar and Yavuz Canevi, with a production amount of 85,970,000 units.
