The Virtual Museum was established to make the cultural heritage owned by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye accessible to a broader audience by eliminating the constraints of physical limitations or distance. The Museum exhibits old and new banknotes, items that illustrate the Bank’s history, and a selection of the Bank’s rich art collection.
History of the CBRT
With a history of 92 years, the Central Bank is one of the oldest institutions of the Republic.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye was founded on 11 June 1930 and started to function on 3 October 1931 in Ankara.
Banknote Production Process
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye is the only bank authorized to print banknotes in Türkiye. The printing and circulation of banknotes are carried out by the Banknote Printing Plant and the Note Issue Department.
The History of Banknote Production
The first Ottoman banknotes were issued during the reign of Abdulmejid in 1840 under the name of "Kaime-i Nakdiye-i Mutebere”, i.e. “Paper Money", which were, in a sense, debt certificates bearing interest or Treasury bonds.
The History of Banknote Printing
Banknote Production Process
