Security Features of 1 New Turkish Lira Banknote

1. Windowed Security Thread

2. Latent Image

3. Watermark

4. See Through

5. Microlettering

6. Intaglio Printing

7. Other Security Features

























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  • Windowed Security Thread

    Comprises silvery dashes bearing the letters "TCMB" on the back of the banknote. When held up to light it can be seen from both sides and forms a continuous line.


  • Latent Image

    A concealed figure of the letters “TC” is located on the edging design which can be seen when the note is horizontally tilted at the eye level.


  • Watermark

    Reproduces the same portrait of Atatürk as in the centre of the note and the value numeral (Electrotype watermark) when held up to light from both sides.




  • See Through

    When held up to light, front and back elements of the motif combine to form the emblem of the Central Bank.

    Front Back When held against light


  • Microlettering

    The micro-letters "BİR" can be seen with a magnifying glass.




  • Intaglio Printing

    The embossed characters and design which can be felt with fingertips on the front of the banknote.



  • Other Security Features

    Fine fibres in red and blue colours, which are visible under UV light,

    UV-fluorescent serial and sequence numbers, printed in black on top left and red at bottom right corners on the back of the banknote,

    Special banknote paper which does not fluoresce under UV light.