20 lira 2009 — Turkey ( Pick: 224 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 lira issued in Turkey in 2009. It is cataloged under Pick number 224. The note features a design from the 2005 New Lira Issue, presented in green and brown on a multicolor underprint. The front side depicts Kemal Atatürk on the right, while the back side shows the architect Kemaleddin at right.
This banknote measures 160 x 77 mm and is composed of cotton paper. It is signed by Durmuş Yılmaz, Governor, and İbrahim Turhan, Vice-Governor. The banknote was printed by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası.
The amount produced for this note is not specified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
This banknote measures 160 x 77 mm and is composed of cotton paper. It is signed by Durmuş Yılmaz, Governor, and İbrahim Turhan, Vice-Governor. The banknote was printed by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası.
The amount produced for this note is not specified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Durmuş Yılmaz, Governor; İbrahim Turhan, Vice-Governor
- Date of issue
- 2009
- Printing office
- Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Green and brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 160 x 77 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 224
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası) issued the 20 Turkish Lira banknote (Pick 224) on January 1, 2009. This release was part of the E9 Emission Group, introduced to enhance security features and update the design of Turkish currency.
The obverse features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of Turkey. The reverse displays architect Mimar Kemaleddin, along with an illustration of the Gazi University main building, an aqueduct, and geometric shapes symbolizing architectural elements. The banknote measures 142 x 68 mm and includes a holographic stripe and a solid security thread with the inscription "TL 20."
