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20 Lira European Capital of Culture
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Value | 20 Lira |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a bicolour-effect mirror field divided diagonally between frosted and polished surfaces. At centre, the official Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture logo is prominently displayed, depicting stylised archways above the inscription 'İstanbul 2010' in a modern typeface. Below the logo, the Turkish legend 'AVRUPA KÜLTÜR BAŞKENTİ' appears in bold relief, followed by 'EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE' in smaller lettering, the denomination '20 TL', and the date '2010' in the lower field. The Turkish Republic crescent-and-star emblem is positioned at the bottom of the field, while the circular legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' runs along the upper periphery. |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ İstanbul 2010 AVRUPA KÜLTÜR BAŞKENTİ EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 20 TL 2010 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dynamic contemporary design centred on a spiralling gear or cog motif rendered in frosted relief against a highly polished mirror field, evoking the energy and vitality of Istanbul. Integrated within the spiral is a stylised panoramic silhouette of the Istanbul skyline, including recognisable landmarks such as the Galata Tower and minarets, alongside abstract lines suggesting the Bosphorus Bridge. Above, the circular legend 'İSTANBUL 2010 ENERJİSİ' (meaning 'Energy of Istanbul 2010') runs along the upper periphery in bold Latin capitals. The interplay of matte and mirror surfaces creates a striking visual contrast characteristic of proof coinage. |
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