Turkey 500 Lira 1983–1984 – UNC Pick #195

Turkey 500 Lira 1983–1984 – UNC Pick #195 (Old Lira)

Product Description

This Turkey 500 Lira banknote (Pick #195) 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 design blends national leadership with regional pride. The obverse features the iconic portrait of **Mustafa Kemal Atatürk**, founder of the Republic. The reverse showcases the historic **Clock Tower (Saat Kulesi) in İzmir**—a symbol of the city’s resilience and modernization. Built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdülhamid II’s reign, the tower survived the Great Fire of Smyrna in 1922 and stands today as a beloved Aegean landmark.

Key Features:

• Denomination: 500 Lira (Old Turkish Lira, TRL)
• Pick Number: 195
• Years of Issue: 1983–1984
• Demonetized: 21 August 1999
• Condition: Uncirculated (UNC) – pristine, crisp, no folds, stains, or handling marks
• Size: 140 × 72 mm
• Material: High-quality cotton paper
• Watermark: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (two known variants: Type A with lighter cheek, Type B with darker cheek)
• Series: E7 Emission Group
• Legal Note: Issued under Law No. 1211 (14 January 1970)

Why Add This Turkey 500 Lira (1983–1984) to Your Collection?

This note captures a pivotal moment when 500 Lira still held significant value—before Turkey’s later hyperinflation pushed denominations into millions. Its reverse, featuring İzmir’s Clock Tower, celebrates one of Turkey’s most dynamic coastal cities. Therefore, it’s ideal for collectors of regional Turkish landmarks, 20th-century Middle Eastern currency, or historical banknotes with architectural motifs. Explore more vintage issues in our Turkish Lira category or compare with our modern Turkey 100 Lira UNC note.

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This is a pristine, uncirculated example of Turkey’s 1983–1984 500 Lira note—a tribute to Atatürk and the iconic İzmir Clock Tower. As a pre-demonetization historical piece, it adds geographic and archival depth to any Turkish or world currency collection. Place your order now for secure, insured delivery.