50 lira 1952 — Turkey ( Pick: 163a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Turkey, dated 1952, carries a denomination of 50 lira. It features a design from the 1926 issue with a brown color on a multicolor underprint, showcasing a portrait of President Kemal Atatürk on the right side.
Cataloged under Pick number 163a, this note includes a watermark of Kemal Atatürk. It was printed by BWC and classified as variant a: an issued note, reflecting its specific design characteristics.
Cataloged under Pick number 163a, this note includes a watermark of Kemal Atatürk. It was printed by BWC and classified as variant a: an issued note, reflecting its specific design characteristics.
Specifications
- Pick catalog
- 163a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey issued the 50 lira banknote (Pick 163a) on February 2, 1953. This note was part of the 5th Emission Group, introduced to replace earlier series and to update the currency in circulation.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the right side. The reverse side depicts a soldier from the Statue of Victory at Ulus Square in Ankara. The note measures 160 x 74 mm and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
