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20 Yeni Lira Angora Goat
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Value | 20 Lira |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the Turkish State emblem comprising two stylized floral sprays enclosing the denomination '20' with the legend 'YENİ TÜRK LİRASI' arranged vertically within the wreath. A crescent and star device appears above the wreath at the top of the inner circle. The outer legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' curves along the upper periphery in raised Latin characters, while the date '2005' appears in the lower exergue. The mint mark is visible at the base of the central device. |
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| Reverse description | Central field bears a finely detailed high-relief depiction of a standing Angora goat (Ankara Keçisi) in left profile, rendered with exceptional naturalistic detail emphasizing the breed's characteristic long, silky, wavy mohair fleece and short curved horns. The animal stands on a plain field against a mirror-polished proof background. The legend 'ANKARA KEÇİSİ' curves along the upper periphery in raised Latin characters. |
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| Mint | Turkish State Mint (Darphane), Istanbul, Turkey (1926-date) |
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