tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89295592009-12-28T09:50:14.417+02:00New Turkish Lira - NewLira.comJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898834224828522166noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929559.post-1099247861137834792006-12-31T20:55:00.001+02:002009-12-28T09:27:53.942+02:00New Turkish Lira Questions & AnswersWhen did the New Turkish Lira enter circulation?On 1 January 2005 the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası in Turkish or Yeni Turk Lirasi using only English letters) entered the Turkish market and become legal tender.What happened to the old Turkish lira?In 2005 the old Turkish Lira was gradually phased out of circulation. December 31 2005 was the last day the old lira was accepted in shops. From 1Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898834224828522166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929559.post-1104509190906052452004-12-31T21:04:00.000+02:002006-11-10T21:22:56.624+02:00Turkey's Currency: Back To The Future18:00, 31 December 2004
Above are the front and back of a Turkish 25 Kurus coin from 1960. In six hours time Turkey will take six zeros off and revert back to using kurus.
See you on the other side!Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898834224828522166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929559.post-1103655910960953952004-12-21T20:42:00.000+02:002007-11-27T07:50:30.237+02:00New Turkish Lira Predictions (2004/12/21)The introduction of the New Turkish Lira (YTL) and the withdrawal of the old high-denomination lira (TRL) are only days away. The NewLira.com Webmaster’s predictions and generally light-hearted tips for the events following this change are:1) Greater use of walletsPrediction: Coins are far more important to the New Turkish Lira than the old lira. In the new lira there will be 6 different coins, 1Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898834224828522166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929559.post-1103486291425053722004-12-19T21:36:00.000+02:002007-11-27T07:51:58.997+02:00Money Tips for TurkeyThe New Turkish Lira (the YTL) was released on 1 January 2005. Even with the new currency replacing the old lira, Turkey will still hold financial challenges for visitors. Some tips to minimise these challenges and make the most of your time in Turkey follow.Prior to Visiting TurkeyMemorise the different denominationsThe combination of many zeros on the older Turkish lira along with two sets of Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898834224828522166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929559.post-1099938856237294022004-11-10T22:44:00.000+02:002006-11-10T21:22:55.847+02:00The New Turkish Lira Note and Coin DesignsFor their equivalent values, the new Turkish lira note and coin designs are very similar to the old lira designs. The main difference is the number of zeros. Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, is still featured on the front of all the coins and notes and the pictures on the back remain the same. The new and old notes and new coins are displayed and described below.
Please note: the Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898834224828522166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8929559.post-1104078566584609812004-08-26T17:58:00.000+03:002007-11-27T07:46:28.026+02:00LinksIstanbul, TurkeyBuy this Art Print at AllPosters.comJoe's Ramblings - The NewLira.com Webmaster's personal weblog.AddURL-Free.comPortraitReviews.com - All your favourite portraits.Photo/MoneyBuy posters at AllPosters.comJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898834224828522166noreply@blogger.com