The project covers the reinterpretation of Turkish Lira coins within the scope of the anniversary and the creation of a commemorative coin set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkiye.

On the head side of the coins, there is the low relief of the founder of the modern republic, M. K. Atatürk, wearing his calpack. Each of the design elements such as; from used typefaces to patterns or colors, contains symbolic meanings and causalities, and these elements are used in the design of commemorative coins as well as in coins designed for circulation, 5 Turkish Liras and 1 Turkish Lira.

The patterned hexadecagons represent the textures of kilims and coppersmith mastery of Anatolia. The "Tabac Mono" typeface of the outer slogan represents the next digital century for Türkiye, and the "Lucida Bright" typeface of the number 100 points to the etatism culture that has existed for thousands of years. The hexadecagon shape, as an inner piece or generic form, represents the presidential logo of the modern republic that points out the 16 Turkic emperors in history.

Relief: Evren Sengüler

Design Team

Yasin Cihan

... is a product designer based in Milan, Italy. Since he graduated with his Master's degree in Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano, he has been working as a freelancer for design studios and his clients from Italy, the Netherlands, Turkiye, China, and Hong Kong. He continues his work in a wide range of areas, from non-technological products such as furniture and everyday objects to high-tech products such as consumer electronics, small household appliances, and smart products.

The head side of comemorative coin set

The patterned hexadecagons represent the textures of kilims and coppersmith mastery of Anatolia. The "Tabac Mono" typeface of the outer slogan represents the next digital century for Türkiye, and the "Lucida Bright" typeface of the number 100 points to the etatism culture that has existed for thousands of years. The hexadecagon shape, as an inner piece or generic form, represents the presidential logo of the modern republic that points out the 16 Turkic emperors in history.

5 Liras and 1 Lira are designed for circulation.

"I have always wanted to design Turkish coins and/or reconsider them due to cultural aspects. Completing it after a long time gained meaning on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Republic, and I am happy to celebrate it in my own way."

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