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Definition of «lira»

Lira is a currency used in Turkey. It is abbreviated as TRY and its symbol is ���. The lira was first introduced in 1847, but it has gone through several changes since then. In 2005, the old lira was replaced with a new one at a rate of 1 million to one.

Usage examples

  1. The value of the Turkish lira has been steadily decreasing against the US dollar.
  2. I exchanged my euros for liras to use during my vacation in Turkey.
  3. The central bank of Turkey decided to increase interest rates in an attempt to stabilize the lira.
  4. The price of imported goods has risen due to the weakening lira.
  5. I received my salary in liras, which I plan to save for future investments.
  6. The local market only accepts payment in liras, so I had to exchange my foreign currency.
  7. The exchange rate for the euro to lira is very favorable at the moment.
  8. I withdrew some liras from the ATM to cover my expenses during my trip to Istanbul.
  9. The government implemented measures to support the lira and boost the economy.
  10. The jewelry store displayed a beautiful necklace priced at 500 liras.

Sentences with «lira»

  • Starting from May 4, the broker's clients can trade in Turkish lira and US dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen and British Pound. (smnweekly.com)
  • The rest of their holdings are mainly comprised of $ 1 million in RRSPs, $ 60,000 in TFSAs, $ 150,000 in LIRAs from previous employers, $ 85,000 in stocks and $ 200,000 in a savings account. (moneysense.ca)
  • As a result, the number of LIRAs will continue to rise, predicts Matthew Ardrey, vice-president and wealth adviser for Toronto - based TriDelta Financial. (business.financialpost.com)
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