Turkey 20000 Lira UNC Banknote | 1995 | P#202

P#202 offers collectors a high-denomination E7 issue with a very different reverse theme from the lower values in the series.

Instead of a historical personality, mosque, literary subject, or industrial facility, the reverse focuses on the Central Bank’s New Head Office Building in Ankara. That makes the note particularly relevant to collectors interested in banking, financial institutions, modern architecture, or Ankara-themed currency.

The 1995 P#202 reference also provides precise catalogue identification, which is important because the earlier 1988 version belongs to P#201.

The front features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, maintaining the visual continuity shared across the E7 denomination family.

Yellow and orange tones dominate the obverse, giving this 20,000 Lira issue a noticeably different appearance from several lower-value notes. The large denomination numerals and spacious 152 × 76 mm format also make the banknote immediately recognizable when displayed in a sequence.

For condition-focused buyers, an UNC example preserves the portrait, fine line work, lettering, and color transitions without the normal wear expected from circulated specimens.

The reverse features the New Head Office Building of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey in Ankara, viewed from the Gençlik Park area.

The composition gives the banknote a distinctly modern institutional identity. Rather than focusing on historic Ottoman architecture, the design represents Türkiye’s central monetary institution through its headquarters building.

As a result, P#202 offers a different visual role inside an E7 album. It introduces a financial and administrative theme that complements, rather than repeats, the architectural and cultural subjects found on earlier denominations.

Collectors should pay close attention to the Pick number when buying a 20,000 Lira E7 note.

The 1988 Series I issue is P#201. It uses the same basic Atatürk and Central Bank headquarters imagery but has a different production series and color treatment.

By comparison, the 1995 Series II issue is P#202. Therefore, this listing is intended for collectors seeking the later 1995 catalogue variety rather than simply any 20,000 Lira banknote.

That distinction also helps prevent duplication inside a more advanced E7 collection.

This product is supplied in UNC condition, making it particularly suitable for collectors building a visually consistent high-grade series.

The large format of P#202 gives its design plenty of space, so folds, handling, or surface wear can be especially noticeable on circulated examples. A crisp UNC note therefore presents the Atatürk portrait and Central Bank building much more cleanly.

For collectors who already own UNC examples of P#198 or P#200, P#202 provides a natural higher-denomination continuation with consistent presentation quality.

A Financial Theme within the E7 Series

P#202 is especially useful for collectors who want variety across the reverses of an E7 group. The preceding denominations already include education, literature, historic architecture, energy infrastructure, and Ottoman design.

The 20,000 Lira introduces central banking and modern institutional architecture. Consequently, the collection gains another completely different subject rather than repeating an existing motif.

A Strong Higher-Denomination Display Piece

At 152 × 76 mm, the 20,000 Lira is physically larger than many earlier E7 denominations. Combined with its yellow-orange front and violet reverse, the note has a strong visual presence in an album.

Therefore, it works well as a bridge between the middle denominations and the larger high-value issues that follow in the E7 series.

For collectors following the E7 group we are building, P#202 extends the high-denomination sequence beyond the 5000 Lira P#198 and 10000 Lira P#200.

The progression now introduces another major jump in face value while maintaining a completely different reverse subject.

Accordingly, P#202 works well both as a standalone collector note and as a natural next step toward a broader high-value E7 set.

• P#202: Specific 1995 Series II catalogue variety.
• UNC condition: Crisp presentation for an organized high-grade collection.
• Atatürk obverse: Maintains the recognizable E7 portrait identity.
• Central Bank reverse: Features the New Head Office Building in Ankara.
• Clear catalogue distinction: Separates the 1995 P#202 from the earlier 1988 P#201.
• Distinct collector theme: Adds banking, finance, Ankara, and modern architecture to the E7 group.

• Use a larger archival sleeve: Select an acid-free and PVC-free holder suitable for the 152 × 76 mm format.
• Protect the surface: Avoid unnecessary handling and hold by the edges when needed.
• Catalogue accurately: Record P#202 and Series II to distinguish it from P#201.
• Store correctly: Keep the note away from humidity, direct sunlight, excessive heat, and pressure.

The Turkey 20000 Lira P#202 combines Atatürk with the Central Bank headquarters in Ankara, making this 1995 UNC issue a distinctive financial and architectural addition to a high-value E7 collection.