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20 000 Lira Barcelona Olympic Games
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Weight | 23.33 g |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the Turkish national emblem comprising two crossed wheat ears on the left and an olive branch on the right, framing the denomination '20.000' above 'LIRA' in the center of the field. The crescent and star, symbols of the Turkish Republic, appear at the top between the two vegetal sprays. The mint engraver's mark is visible in the lower central field. The circular legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' runs along the periphery in Latin script. |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ 20.000 LİRA |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dynamic scene of a competitive cyclist in racing posture, rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field. A diagonal road element traverses the field, and to the right a signpost reading 'BARCELONA' is shown alongside the official mascot of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. The date '1992' appears vertically along the left margin. The legend 'SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin script, while 'YAZ OLİMPİYATLARI' curves along the lower periphery in Turkish. |
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