Turkey | 2005 – 2008 | Yeni Lira

Overview of the Coin Collection of Turkey

Turkey, known for its rich cultural heritage and strategic location bridging Europe and Asia, introduced the new Turkish lira (Yeni Türk Lirası) between 2005 and 2008. This currency reform aimed to simplify transactions by removing six zeroes from the previous currency and introducing a new division with 100 new kuruş equating to 1 new lira.

Introduction

The new Turkish lira coins were introduced in 2005 with denominations ranging from 1 new kuruş to 1 new lira. These coins featured iconic portraits of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a symbol of modern Turkey.

Evolution

Denominations (2005-2008):

• 1 Yeni Kuruş: Made of brass.
• 5 Yeni Kuruş, 10 Yeni Kuruş, 25 Yeni Kuruş: Made of cupro-nickel.
• 50 Yeni Kuruş and 1 Yeni Lira: Bimetallic coins.

Key Features

• 1 Yeni Kuruş: 2005-2008
• 5 Yeni Kuruş: 2005-2008
• 10 Yeni Kuruş: 2005-2008
• 25 Yeni Kuruş: 2005-2008
• 50 Yeni Kuruş: 2005-2008
• 1 Yeni Lira: 2005-2008

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