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Turkish Lira (TL) Replaces New Turkish Lira (YTL) as of January 1, 2009

by Istanbul Trails

The New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası, YTL) – which was introduced on January 1, 2005 – will be replaced by the Turkish Lira (Türk Lirası, TL) as of January 1, 2009. At the same time, the 200 Turkish Lira banknote has been introduced.

Turkey Drops the ’Y’ in Its National Currency
After a 4-year transition period [...]

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Old or New Turkish Lira, What’s in the Name?

by Istanbul Trails

in City Trip, Visa, Money & Safety

The Turkish lira (Türk Lirası – TL) was introduced in 1844 and was the currency of Turkey until 2005. That year Turkey switched to the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası – YTL, or more officially TRY). They dropped six zeros of the old banknotes and introduced new banknotes and coins. As you can [...]

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