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The Turkish Lira is the primary currency of Turkey. This currency is used by an estimated 82,319,724 people. Based on our estimate, Turkish Lira is the #17 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Turkish Lira is "TRY". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 949.
Turkish Lira conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
TRY Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Turkish Lira is Turkey.
There are approximately 82,319,724 people around the world who use the Turkish Lira. The Turkish Lira is the #17 most used widely currency is the world.
82,319,724 user population
Ranked #17 in the worldTRY Exchange Rates
1 Turkish Lira equals:
† Rates last updated at 21 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
TRY Currency Facts
TRY Details
| ISO 4217 Code | TRY |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 949 |
| Unit Name | Lira |
| Symbol | N.a. |
| Currency Nicknames | Kağıt, Mangır, Papel |
TRY Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | kuruş |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | Kr |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | 1, 5Kr, 10Kr, 25Kr, 50Kr |
| Rarely Used Coins | 1Kr |
TRY Issuance
| Central Bank | Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.tcmb.gov.tr |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 82,319,724 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #17 |
| TRY Inflation Rate | 16.33% |
| Inflation Rank | #4 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 TRY Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Turkish Lira may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| National Sovereignty and Children's Day | April 23, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour and Solidarity Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Youth and Sports Day | May 19, 2019 | Closed |
| Day before Ramadan | June 3, 2019 | Partial Day |
| Ramadan Bairam | June 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Ramadan Bairam | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Ramadan Bairam | June 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Democracy and National Unity Day | July 15, 2019 | Closed |
| Day before Kurban Bairam | August 10, 2019 | Partial Day |
| Kurban Bairam | August 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Kurban Bairam | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Kurban Bairam | August 13, 2019 | Closed |
| Kurban Bairam | August 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Victory Day | August 30, 2019 | Closed |
| Day before Republic Day | October 28, 2019 | Partial Day |
| Republic Day | October 29, 2019 | Closed |
TRY Currency History
The Turkish Lira was created in January 2006. The table below shows the history of currencies that ultimately became the Turkish Lira.
| Currency | Active | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish lira (TRL) | January 1843 to December 2005 | TRY |