10 Turkish Lira (TL)

Turkish Lira (Banknote)

Turkey · This banknote series was first issued in 2009, with various printings since then. The specific year is not clearly visible on this note.

The banknote is predominantly red/brown in color. The obverse side features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse side (shown in the image) features a portrait of mathematician Cahit Arf, along with Arf invariant mathematical formulas (Arf(q)=∑q(pi)q(pi)∈Z) and geometric patterns. The denomination '10' is prominently displayed in various orientations, and the text 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYET MERKEZ BANKASI' (Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey) and 'ON TÜRK LİRASI' (Ten Turkish Lira) are visible.

Country: Turkey
Denomination: 10 Turkish Lira (TL)
Metal: Paper (banknote)

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Overview

Historical significance

This 10 Turkish Lira banknote is part of the 'E-9 Emission Group' series, which was introduced to replace older banknotes after the redenomination of the Turkish Lira in 2005 (where 1 new Turkish Lira equaled 1,000,000 old Turkish Lira). Cahit Arf, featured on the reverse, was a prominent Turkish mathematician known for his work in algebraic topology and quadratic forms, particularly the Arf invariant. Featuring him highlights Turkey's appreciation for its scientific and intellectual heritage.

Estimated value

The value of a 10 Turkish Lira banknote is its face value in current Turkish currency exchange rates. As a circulated banknote in this condition (creased and worn), its numismatic value would likely be minimal, unless it's a rare variation or an uncirculated specimen. As of late 2023/early 2024, 10 Turkish Lira is approximately 0.30-0.35 USD, depending on the exchange rate.

Care & preservation

This is a banknote, not a coin. For its preservation, it should be handled by the edges to avoid transferring oils from skin, stored flat in an acid-free currency sleeve or album to prevent further creasing and damage from environmental elements (humidity, light), and kept away from direct sunlight.

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Turkey · This is a banknote, not a coin. The year of issue will be printed on the banknote, usually as a series date or actual issue date. Based on the design, specifically the portrait of Atatürk and the "ON TÜRK LİRASI" text, this appears to be a 10 Turkish Lira banknote from the E9 Emission Group, which started circulating in 2009. The text "14 OCAK 1970 TARIH VE 1211 SAYILI KANUNA GORE CIKARILMISTIR" on the banknote refers to the legal basis for issuing banknotes in Turkey, not the actual issue date of this specific series.

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