500000 lira 1993 — Turkey ( Pick: 208a )

Region: Middle East & Asia

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500,000 lira issued in Turkey in 1993. It is cataloged under Pick number 208a.

The note features a predominant color scheme of purple, blue-black, and violet on a multicolor underprint. It measures 159 x 76 mm and is printed on paper. The banknote is signed by Rüştü Saracoğlu (Governor) and Hasan Ersel (Vice-Governor).

It was produced by Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası in Ankara, Turkey. A total of 213,576,107 pieces were printed.

Specifications

Signed by: Rüştü Saracoğlu (Governor), Hasan Ersel (Vice-Governor)
Date of issue: 18 March 1993
Printing office: Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası, Ankara, Turkey
Paper: Paper
Colour: Purple, blue-black and violet on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 159 x 76 mm
Amount produced: 213,576,107
Pick catalog: 208a

About this banknote

The Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası issued this 500000 lira banknote in 1993. This series was introduced to address high inflation rates in Turkey, leading to the release of high-denomination notes. The note bears the signatures of Rüştü Saracoğlu as Governor and Hasan Ersel as Vice-Governor.

The front side features a portrait of a historical figure, while the back depicts the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial, an important monument. This note, identified as Pick 208a, was printed by the Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Banknot Matbaası in Ankara. A total of 213,576,107 notes were produced.