Türkiye current 5 Lira UNC banknote

Turkey 5 Lira Banknote 2013–2024 – UNC Pick #222b–222f

Product Description

This Turkey 5 Lira (purple) banknote (Pick #222b–222f) was issued by the Central Bank of Turkey from 2013 to 2024 as part of the modern **Turkish Lira series (TRY)**. Offered here in **uncirculated (UNC) condition**, it remains pristine—crisp, clean, and free from any handling or circulation marks.

The note honors **Ordinary Professor Dr. Aydın Sayılı** (1913–1993), Turkey’s foremost historian of science and a student of Harvard’s George Sarton. The reverse features his portrait alongside a remarkable fusion of scientific imagery: the **solar system**, an **atom**, an **ancient cave** (symbolizing early human inquiry), and a **left-handed Z-DNA helix**—one of the rarest depictions of this genetic structure on global currency. Together, these elements celebrate humanity’s journey from prehistoric curiosity to modern discovery. Meanwhile, the obverse bears the enduring portrait of **Mustafa Kemal Atatürk**, underscoring Turkey’s foundational emphasis on science and education.

Key Features:

• Denomination: 5 Lira (5 TRY)
• Pick Number: 222b–222f (purple series, 2013–2024)
• Years of Issue: 2013–2024
• Condition: Uncirculated (UNC) – pristine, crisp, no folds, stains, or handling marks
• Color: Distinctive purple hue (widely recognized by collectors)
• Size: 130 × 64 mm (smallest in the E9 series)
• Material: High-quality cotton paper
• Watermark: Profile of Atatürk + electrotype “5”
• Series: E9 Emission Group
• Theme: History of science, interdisciplinary knowledge, Turkish academia

Why Add This Turkey 5 Lira Banknote to Your Collection?

This is one of the most intellectually rich banknotes ever produced—honoring not a scientist, but a scholar who documented science itself across civilizations. The inclusion of **Z-DNA**, **cosmology**, and **prehistoric symbolism** makes it a true “encyclopedia on paper.” Therefore, it’s ideal for collectors of science history, academic-themed currency, or interdisciplinary design. Complete your E9 cultural set with our Turkey 10 Lira UNC note (Cahit Arf) or browse all modern issues in our Turkish Lira category.

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Order Your Turkey 5 Lira (Purple) Banknote (2013–2024) Today

This is a pristine, uncirculated example of Turkey’s purple 5 Lira note—honoring Prof. Dr. Aydın Sayılı and the universal quest for knowledge. As the smallest yet most symbolically dense note in the E9 series, it adds scholarly depth to any world currency collection. Place your order now for secure, insured delivery.