older "new lira"

[johnl]

Hello.Could anyone tell me if the banks in Kalkan will exchange the older new lira notes? I think they were from 2006/2007 and i belive that they were only in use until december last year.Thanks

[joanH]

John,
This is from a previous post on the subject.
"Future Turkish Lira
As of January 1st 2009, the prefix ‘New’ used in the New Turkish Lira and New Kuruş will again be removed and new banknotes, without the prefix ‘New’, will be put into circulation together with the current ones. The New Turkish Lira banknotes will be withdrawn from circulation as of January 1st 2010.

Nevertheless, the New Turkish Lira banknotes will be redeemed for a period of ten years starting from January 1st 2010 till the expiration of working hours on December 31st 2019 at the branches of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. The New Turkish Lira banknotes will be worthless as of January 1st 2020."

Joan

[johnl]

Thank you Joan.Would you know where the nearest central bank branch is situated? Thanks. John

[baklavabuddy]

I believe you can exchange them at Ziraat Bank in Kalkan

[Kalkan regular]

You can change them in Zirat bank, which is the one furthest up the hill, beyond Omar's Kitchen and Ibo Kebab House. I changed some a few weeks ago and it was very quick and efficient.