1 lira Ottoman Empire

About this 1 lira Ottoman Empire banknote

The 1 lira Ottoman Empire banknote of 1914 CE / AH 1332 is a documented piece of Ottoman Empire paper-money history. It is cataloged as Pick #67 and Turk Catalog OB-5 T1. It dates from the reign of M.Resad.

Production details — printed by Zellich press - Istanbul, measuring 127 x 72 mm, with dominant Gray frame on a gray-blue background tones.

Security elements: Emergency banknote | Em.5. Serial numbering style: A000001-A130000.

Front signatures: Tristram,Ferid,Nias. Back signatures: .

Catalog classification — type Issued note, category Imperial Ottoman Bank (1863-1914), rarity UQ.

Historical context. The emergency one lira note was printed in Istanbul at a local printing house. Due to the lack of suitable paper availability, it was printed as an overprint on the reverse side of the Imperial Ottoman Bank: cash voucher. The size of the note was designed to fit printing of 4 notes on one sheet. The first banknotes were issued on August 17, 1914, and were withdrawn from circulation after the arrival of the 1-lira p68 banknote printed in London.

About this banknote. 5th Emission