Turkey 10 Lira UNC Banknote | 1979–1982 | P#193

Obverse | Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

The front features Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. His portrait forms the principal obverse subject and establishes continuity with earlier Republican Turkish banknote designs.

Pink and olive-green tones define the overall appearance of this denomination. Meanwhile, the compact 122 × 55 mm format makes the E7 10 Lira noticeably smaller than many of the preceding E6 issues.

As a result, collectors moving from E6 into E7 can immediately observe a change in both physical format and visual presentation.

Reverse | Students Presenting Flowers to Atatürk

The reverse depicts a group of young students presenting flowers to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Rather than using a landscape or architectural landmark, the design focuses on a human scene centered on education and youth.

The children face Atatürk while offering flowers, creating a symbolic connection between the founding generation of the Republic and the generations that followed.

Consequently, P#193 has one of the more narrative reverse designs within Turkish Republican paper money. For thematic collectors, it can fit collections focused on children, education, schools, national identity, or Atatürk-related imagery.

• Issuing Bank: Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey.
• Emission Group: E7.
• Series I Issue Date: 25 December 1979.
• Series II Issue Date: 15 November 1982.
• Dimensions: Approximately 122 × 55 mm.
• Dominant Colors: Pink and olive green.

The E7 10 Lira was issued in two principal series. Both retain the same Atatürk portrait on the front and the same group of students presenting flowers on the reverse. However, the signature combinations differ between the two issues.

The 1979 Series I carries the signatures of İsmail Hakkı Aydınoğlu and Vural Günal. By comparison, the 1982 Series II carries Osman Şıklar and Ruhi Haseski.

Therefore, a collector building the denomination sequence may need only one P#193 example. Specialist collectors, however, can pursue both signature varieties separately.

Why the Children Theme Makes P#193 Different

Many Turkish banknotes rely on landscapes, architecture, monuments, or historical figures for their reverse artwork. P#193 takes a different approach by presenting a social and educational scene.

Atatürk remains central to the design, yet the presence of young students adds another layer to the imagery. Therefore, the note can be interpreted as a visual link between the Republic’s founding leadership and future generations.

A Clear Transition from E6 to E7

Collectors moving from the previous E6 series will notice several differences immediately. The note is smaller, the overall composition is more compact, and the reverse uses a human narrative rather than a geographic landmark.

Accordingly, P#193 works well as the opening denomination of an E7 collection because it makes the design transition between the two emission groups especially easy to see.

The 10 Lira P#193 provides the opening denomination for the E7 sequence we are beginning. Therefore, it establishes the starting catalogue and face-value position before collectors move upward through the later denominations in this series.

Because this listing is for a single 10 Lira note, it is particularly useful for collectors who want to build E7 one denomination at a time. Alternatively, it can function independently as an Atatürk-and-education themed collectible.

• Single banknote: One authentic Turkey 10 Lira note.
• P#193: Opening low-value catalogue position in this E7 group.
• Atatürk obverse: Features Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the front.
• Students reverse: Shows young students presenting flowers to Atatürk.
• UNC condition: Suitable for clean album presentation and archival storage.
• E7 series: Useful starting position for building the later Turkish emission sequence.

• Use archival protection: Store the note inside an acid-free currency sleeve.
• Preserve UNC surfaces: Handle carefully by the edges and minimize direct contact.
• Record the series: Check the signatures when identifying the 1979 or 1982 variety.
• Control the environment: Keep the banknote away from excessive humidity, heat, and direct sunlight.

The Turkey 10 Lira P#193 combines Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with a group of young students presenting flowers, creating a distinctive education-themed opening denomination for the E7 Turkish Lira series.