1,000,000 Turkish Lira Banknote (2002)

Features:

• Issuer: Turkey
• Issuing Bank: Central Bank of Turkey (Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası)
• Period: Republic (1923 to present)
• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote
• Year: 2002
• Value: 1,000,000 Turkish Lira (1,000,000 TRL)
• Currency: Old Lira (1923–2005)
• Composition: Paper
• Dimensions: 160 × 76 mm
• Shape: Rectangular

Obverse Description:
The front side of the banknote features a detailed portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father and first President of the Republic of Turkey.

• Script: Latin
• Lettering:
  • TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYET MERKEZ BANKASI (Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey)
  • BİR MİLYON TÜRK LİRASI (One Million Turkish Lira)
  • 14 OCAK 1970 TARİH VE 1211 SAYILI KANUNA GÖRE ÇIKARILMIŞTIR (Issued according to the law number 1211 of 14 January 1970)

Reverse Description:
The back side showcases a stunning panoramic view of the Atatürk Dam, located in the Şanlıurfa-Adıyaman region.

• Script: Latin
• Lettering:
  • TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYET MERKEZ BANKASI (Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey)
  • BİR MİLYON (One Million)

Note:
This 1,000,000 Turkish Lira banknote is a part of Turkey's historical currency, the Old Lira, which was replaced by the New Turkish Lira (TRY) in 2005. Although demonetized, it remains a collectible item for numismatics enthusiasts.

This rare piece is perfect for collectors interested in Turkey's rich monetary history.