50 lira 1942 — Turkey ( Pick: 142As )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 lira issued in Turkey in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 142As. The dimensions of the note are 175 x 80 mm. The front side features a purple design on a multicolor underprint. This note includes the signatures of Kemal Zaim Sunel and Nedim Ersun.
Printed by the American Banknote Corporation, this banknote was produced in an amount of 6,000,000. The paper composition and design elements reflect the printing techniques of the time.
The 50 lira note was part of Turkey's monetary issuance during the early 1940s.
Printed by the American Banknote Corporation, this banknote was produced in an amount of 6,000,000. The paper composition and design elements reflect the printing techniques of the time.
The 50 lira note was part of Turkey's monetary issuance during the early 1940s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Kemal Zaim Sunel, Nedim Ersun
- Date of issue
- 25 April 1942
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 175 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- 6,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 142As
About this banknote
The Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası issued this 50 lira banknote in 1942. This series was introduced during the mid-20th century as part of efforts to stabilize and update the national currency system in the aftermath of significant global economic changes.
The front side features a portrait of a prominent Turkish figure, alongside intricate ornamental designs. The back side displays livestock in a pastoral scene. This banknote, designated as Pick number 142As, was printed by the American Banknote Corporation, with a total of 6,000,000 pieces produced.
