Turkey 1000 Lira 1986–1988 – UNC Pick #196

Turkey 1000 Lira 1986–1988 – UNC Pick #196 (Old Lira)

Product Description

This Turkey 1000 Lira banknote (Pick #196) was issued by the Central Bank of Turkey between 1986 and 1988 as part of the Old Turkish Lira series (1923–2005). It belongs to the **E7 Emission Group** and was officially demonetized on 2 August 2002—meaning it is no longer legal tender. Offered here in **uncirculated (UNC) condition**, it remains a crisp historical artifact from Turkey’s late Cold War-era currency.

The note bridges Turkey’s republican present with its imperial past. The obverse features the enduring portrait of **Mustafa Kemal Atatürk**, founder of the modern Republic. The reverse honors **Sultan Mehmed II (the Conqueror)**, who captured Constantinople in 1453 and transformed it into Istanbul—the heart of the Ottoman Empire. Behind him rises the historic **Istanbul skyline**, including the **Hagia Sophia** and the **Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)**, symbolizing the city’s layered spiritual and architectural legacy.

Key Features:

• Denomination: 1000 Lira (Old Turkish Lira, TRL)
• Pick Number: 196
• Years of Issue: 1986–1988
• Demonetized: 2 August 2002
• Condition: Uncirculated (UNC) – pristine, crisp, no folds, stains, or handling marks
• Size: 140 × 72 mm
• Material: Cotton paper
• Watermark: Head of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in ½ profile
• Series: E7 Emission Group
• Legal Note: Issued under Law No. 1211 (14 January 1970)

Why Add This Turkey 1000 Lira (1986–1988) to Your Collection?

This banknote marks a turning point: by 1986, 1000 Lira had become a high-denomination note, foreshadowing Turkey’s later inflation. Its reverse—featuring Mehmed the Conqueror and Istanbul’s iconic skyline—is one of the most visually striking designs in Turkish numismatic history. Therefore, it’s ideal for collectors of Ottoman-themed currency, historical cityscapes on money, or 20th-century Middle Eastern banknotes. Explore more in our Turkish Lira category or pair it with our Turkey 500 Lira UNC note (İzmir Clock Tower).

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This is a pristine, uncirculated example of Turkey’s 1986–1988 1000 Lira note—a powerful fusion of republican and imperial heritage. As a pre-demonetization historical piece, it adds dramatic visual and historical depth to any Turkish or world currency collection. Place your order now for secure, insured delivery.