KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 lira 1979 — Turkey ( Pick: 188 )

Region: Middle East & Asia
Front side
50 lira Turkey 1979 — Front side
Back side
50 lira Turkey 1979 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 lira issued in Turkey in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 188.

The front side features a dark brown design on a multicolor underprint, depicting President Kemal Atatürk on the right. The back side displays the Marble Fountain in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. There are two signature varieties present, signed by Prof. Dr. Şahap Kavcıoğlu and Taha Çakmak.

This note is printed on paper and measures 160 x 71 mm. The watermark depicts Kemal Atatürk. The printing office responsible for this issue is Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası.

Specifications

Signed by
Prof. Dr. Şahap Kavcıoğlu, Taha Çakmak
Date of issue
1970
Printing office
Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası
Paper
Paper
Colour
Dark brown on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
160 x 71 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
188

About this banknote

The Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası issued this series of 50 lira banknotes in 1979. This series aimed to update the currency designs and incorporate advanced security features. Prof. Dr. Şahap Kavcıoğlu and Taha Çakmak signed this particular note, which was printed by the Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası.

The front of the note features a portrait of President Kemal Atatürk, characterized by its dark brown on a multicolor underprint. The back showcases the Marble Fountain in Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. The banknote measures 160 x 71 mm and contains a watermark of Kemal Atatürk.

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