Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected
Posted on: 1st April 2026
Description
🏦 General Information Country: Turkey 🇹🇷 Bank: Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası (Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey) Denomination: 50,000 Turkish Lira Year: 1995 Series: Pre-2005 old Turkish lira (before currency revaluation) Pick Number: P-204 Grading: Very Fine (25) by DIM Currency Serial Number: K 🎨 Front Design (Obverse) 4 Main Elements: Portrait: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the right side Founder and first president of Turkey Denomination Text: “ELLI BIN” = Fifty Thousand “50000 TÜRK LİRASI” Language: Turkish Design Style: Intricate geometric & Islamic-style patterns Dominant green, teal, and orange tones Serial Numbers: Printed twice (left & bottom right) 🧾 Back Design (Reverse) 4
(Note: reverse not shown in your image, but standard design includes)
Architectural or cultural imagery Fine line engraving typical of Turkish banknotes 🔐 Security Features Watermark (visible under light) Fine line printing (anti-counterfeit detail) Micro-patterns and guilloche designs Serial numbering system 📊 Condition (Very Fine – 25) Moderate circulation wear Light folds and creases visible No major tears Colors still clear but slightly faded Overall collectible condition 💰 Value & Collectibility This note comes from a high-inflation era in Turkey Large denominations like 50,000 were common Approximate collector value: $5 – $15 USD depending on condition and demand Graded slab adds some collector appeal 📌 Extra Notes Turkey removed six zeros in 2005 → this became 0.05 new lira Notes like this are popular among: World currency collectors Inflation-era collectors