Turkey 50000 Lira 1970
Issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey in 1970, this 50000 Lira banknote is among the very high denominations of the classic series circulating during the late 20th century. It reflects the economic conditions of the period prior to the later redenomination of the Turkish Lira and was mainly intended for high-value transactions.
The obverse features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, accompanied by large denomination numerals and finely detailed guilloche patterns, with inscriptions in Turkish.
The reverse depicts architectural or cultural motifs associated with Turkey, framed by traditional ornamental designs characteristic of Turkish banknotes of the era.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
Denomination: 50000 Lira
Year: 1970
Dimensions: Approx. 152 × 76 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns