Issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey in 1970, this 20 Lira banknote is part of a classic series reflecting Turkey’s economic development and national identity during the late 20th century. These issues circulated widely and belong to the pre-redenomination era of the Turkish Lira.
The obverse features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, along with 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 period.
Issuer: Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
Denomination: 20 Lira
Year: 1970
Dimensions: Approx. 152 × 76 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns
