The Signature on 5 and 50 TL Has Changed, the Design is the Same
Official titleFrom the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye:
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) has announced that it will put the E9 Emission Group IX. arrangement 50 TL and VIII. arrangement 5 TL banknotes into circulation as of 11 September 2026. The signatures on the new banknotes have been updated, while their dimensions and appearance will remain the same as those of the previous arrangements.
Details of the Regulation
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) is introducing the new arrangements of the E9 Emission Group pursuant to the authority vested in it under Statute No. 1211. In this respect, the IX. arrangement 50 TL banknotes and the VIII. arrangement 5 TL banknotes will be valid as of 11 September 2026.
When compared with the previous arrangements of banknotes currently in circulation, the signatures on the new IX. arrangement 50 TL banknotes to be printed will be those of President Dr. Fatih Karahan and Deputy President Dr. Gazi İshak Kara. Likewise, the signatures on the VIII. arrangement 5 TL banknotes will be those of President Dr. Fatih Karahan and Deputy President Prof. Dr. Fatma Özkul. All features other than this change in signature, namely the dimensions, front-and-back compositions, and general characteristics and appearance of the banknotes, will be exactly the same as those of the previous arrangements.
The TCMB has stated that these new arrangement banknotes will circulate together with the previous arrangement banknotes currently in circulation and will not cause any confusion. This measure is intended to ensure the security and integrity of the banknotes.
Questions You Might Have
- When will the new banknotes be put into use?
- The new arrangement 50 TL and 5 TL banknotes will be put into circulation as of 11 September 2026.
- Will the new banknotes look different from the previous ones?
- The signatures (the President and Deputy Presidents) on the new banknotes will be different; however, their dimensions, front-and-back compositions, and general appearance will be exactly the same as those of the previous arrangements.
- Will my old 50 TL and 5 TL banknotes lose their validity?
- No, the new arrangement banknotes will circulate together with the previous arrangement banknotes. In other words, your old banknotes will also remain valid.
Key Terms
- Emisyon Grubu
- It refers to the printing series of the currency (banknotes) issued by the Central Bank. Different emission groups indicate changes in design or security features.
- Tertip
- It means a specific printing batch or series within a group of banknotes. They are generally distinguished from one another by minor updates to details such as the design or signatures.
- Tedavül
- It is the use and circulation of a currency within the country as a means of payment.
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REGAS Commentary
This announcement provides information regarding the currency in the possession of citizens and its validity and security. Although the newly signed 50 TL and 5 TL banknotes will be introduced to the market as of 11 September 2026, the existing banknotes will remain valid. This indicates that no problems will be encountered in daily transactions. It is sufficient for citizens to know that only the signatures are different; since all other features are the same, they may continue to use the currency they currently possess.