KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5 lira 1927 — Turkey ( Pick: 120 )

Region: Middle East & Asia
Front side
5 lira Turkey 1927 — Front side
Back side
5 lira Turkey 1927 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 lira issued in Turkey in 1927. It is cataloged under Pick number 120. The front design features a bounding wolf at the center with buildings on the right, accompanied by an Arabic legend and Law #701 of 30 KANUNUEVVEL (AH)1341. The note is predominantly blue and measures 170 x 94 mm. The back side displays a bridge and city view.

This banknote is signed by Mustafa Abdülhalik Renda, the Maliye Bakanı, and it was printed by Thomas de la Rue in England. A total of 47,014,965 pieces were produced, with a watermark depicting Kemal Atatürk.

The paper used for this note is kâğıt. The 1926 issue reflects the reforms undertaken in Turkey during that period.

Specifications

Signed by
Mustafa Abdülhalik Renda, Maliye Bakanı
Date of issue
5 Aralık 1927
Printing office
İngiltere'de Thomas de la Rue
Paper
Kâğıt
Colour
Koyu mavi
Dimensions
170 x 94 mm
Amount produced
47.014.965
Pick catalog
120

About this banknote

The Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası issued the 5 lira banknote in 1927. This series was introduced following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, formalized with the adoption of Law #701 on 30 KANUNUEVVEL (AH) 1341, which corresponds to 1926 in the Gregorian calendar. The note was printed by Thomas de la Rue in England.

The front side of the banknote features a bounding wolf at the center and buildings to the right, accompanied by Arabic script. On the back, there is a depiction of a bridge and city view, with a watermark of Kemal Atatürk. The note's production totaled 47,014,965 pieces and was signed by Mustafa Abdülhalik Renda, the Maliye Bakanı.

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