Turkey 100 Lira 1983–1984 – UNC Pick #194

Turkey 100 Lira 1983–1984 – UNC Pick #194 (Old Lira)

Product Description

This Turkey 100 Lira banknote (Pick #194) was issued by the Central Bank of Turkey between 1983 and 1984 as part of the Old Turkish Lira series (1923–2005). It belongs to the **E7 Emission Group** and was officially demonetized on 21 August 1999—meaning it is no longer legal tender. Offered here in **uncirculated (UNC) condition**, it remains a crisp historical artifact from Turkey’s pre-hyperinflation era.

The note honors two pillars of Turkish national identity. The obverse features the enduring portrait of **Mustafa Kemal Atatürk**, founder of the Republic. The reverse pays tribute to **Mehmet Akif Ersoy** (1873–1936), the poet who wrote Turkey’s National Anthem, the **İstiklâl Marşı**. It displays his portrait, his historic home in Ankara, the **Citadel of Ankara**, and the **first two quatrains of the anthem** in elegant script. Because the anthem is a sacred symbol of Turkish independence, this design carries deep patriotic resonance.

Key Features:

• Denomination: 100 Lira (Old Turkish Lira, TRL)
• Pick Number: 194
• Years of Issue: 1983–1984
• Demonetized: 21 August 1999
• Condition: Uncirculated (UNC) – pristine, crisp, no folds, stains, or handling marks
• Size: 131 × 63 mm
• Material: Cotton paper
• Watermark: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (small head)
• Series: E7 Emission Group
• Legal Note: Issued under Law No. 1211 (14 January 1970)

Why Add This Turkey 100 Lira (1983–1984) to Your Collection?

This banknote captures a defining moment in Turkish cultural history—the enshrinement of its National Anthem on currency. Mehmet Akif Ersoy’s refusal to accept payment for the anthem (he donated the prize money to charity) adds moral weight to his legacy. Therefore, this note is ideal for collectors of patriotic-themed banknotes, Turkish literary history, or 20th-century Middle Eastern currency. Compare it with our modern Turkey 100 Lira UNC note (Buhurizade Itri) or explore all historical issues in our Turkish Lira category.

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Order Your Turkey 100 Lira (1983–1984) Banknote Today

This is a pristine, uncirculated example of Turkey’s 1983–1984 100 Lira note—a powerful tribute to Mehmet Akif Ersoy and the İstiklâl Marşı. As a pre-demonetization historical piece, it adds patriotic and literary depth to any Turkish or world currency collection. Place your order now for secure, insured delivery.