Catalog
20 Lira Suleiman II
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Weight | 31.1 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a highly detailed reproduction of an Ottoman silver coin (akçe or similar) from the reign of Sultan Suleiman II, depicted in raised relief with multiple lines of Arabic calligraphic legend filling the interior. The coin reproduction is encircled by a beaded border. The outer legend reads 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' on the left and 'REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE' on the right, with the Turkish crescent and star emblem at the top. The denomination '20 Türk Lirası' and the date '2025' appear in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic, Latin |
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| Reverse description | A facing bust portrait of Sultan Suleiman II (r. 1642–1691) occupies the central field, rendered in high relief with fine detail, depicting the Sultan wearing a large Ottoman turban adorned with a tall feathered plume. The Sultan bears a full beard and is shown in a dignified, composed pose. A small Ottoman tughra-style emblem appears to the right of the portrait in the field. The arc legend 'OSMANLI PADİŞAHLARI' curves along the upper periphery, while the dates '1642-1691' and the inscription 'II. SÜLEYMAN' appear along the lower periphery. |
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