20000000 lira 1997 — Turkey ( Pick: 215 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20000000 lira issued in Turkey in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 215. The front side features a design of Kemal Atatürk at the center with a globe and an olive branch behind. The back displays the ancient city of Efes along with the text "45.00 2005 New Lira Issue #216-221," with Atatürk positioned centrally or to the right and appearing as a watermark.
The note is primarily green and red in color. It was produced by the Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası. Specific details regarding the paper type and dimensions are not provided.
During this period, Turkey underwent significant monetary reform where 1,000,000 old lira equated to 1 new lira.
The note is primarily green and red in color. It was produced by the Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası. Specific details regarding the paper type and dimensions are not provided.
During this period, Turkey underwent significant monetary reform where 1,000,000 old lira equated to 1 new lira.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 2000
- Printing office
- Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası
- Paper
- Not specified
- Colour
- Green and red
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 215
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Turkey (Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası) issued the 20,000,000 lira banknote (Pick 215) on November 5, 2001. This high-denomination note was introduced during a period of significant inflation in Turkey, necessitating larger denominations to facilitate daily transactions.
The obverse features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, with a globe and olive branch in the background. The reverse depicts the ancient city of Ephesus in Selçuk. Measuring 162 x 76 mm, the note was printed by the Banknote Printing Plant of the Central Bank of Turkey. It was demonetized on January 1, 2006, and ceased to be redeemable after December 31, 2015.
