Turkish Lira
TRY
The money
The lira has been in circulation in various forms since the Ottoman Empire. First, known as the Ottoman lira, lasted for just under 80 years before being replaced by the first Turkish lira, which was introduced in 1923. Following a redenomination in 2005, the second Turkish lira was brought into circulation in 2005.New Turkish lira banknotes are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 lira. Coins in circulation include 5kr, 10kr, 25kr, 50kr and 1lira.
- Currency
- Turkish Lira
- Code
- TRY
- Symbol
- ₺
- One Australian dollar
- 31.0810 TRY
Bank notes
- ₺5
- ₺10
- ₺20
- ₺50
- ₺100
- ₺200
Coins
- 1kr
- 5kr
- 10kr
- 25kr
- 50kr
- ₺1
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Turkey
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Lira | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 85 | A$2.73 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 2.8 | A$0.09 |
| Bottle of water | 1.37 | A$0.04 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 31.0810 TRY, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:27. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in TRY, using the same rate as the figures above.