NEW SYMBOL OF TURKISH CURRENCY DOES NOT INSPIRE TRUST TO TURKS
ARMENPRESS
MARCH 2, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. After the publication of the new symbol
of Turkish currency different Turkish mass media noticed and registered
its similarity with the Armenian dram's symbol, Armenpress reports
citing Turkish mass media.
The Turkish dailies register that the similarity of the Turkish lire
with the Armenian dram is obvious. The author of the symbol Tulai
Lale rejected any similarity with the Armenian dram as well as the
allegations that the symbol includes the first letters of the name
of Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan.
The symbol of Turkish lire raised a wave of criticism. Turkish
political and art figures criticized the new variant of the symbol
of Turkish currency. Graphic designer Bulent Erkmen stated that the
letters "L" and "T" are not placed correctly in the new symbol. He
and another Turkish designer stated that it has many similarities
with the Armenian dram. The designers say the new symbol "does not
inspire trust".
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From: Mihran Keheyian
Subject: New symbol of Turkish currency does not inspire trust to Turks
New symbol of Turkish currency does not inspire trust to Turks
11:38, 2 March, 2012
YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. After the publication of the new symbol
of Turkish currency different Turkish mass media noticed and
registered its similarity with the Armenian dram's symbol, Armenpress
reports citing Turkish mass media.
The Turkish dailies register that the similarity of the Turkish lire
with the Armenian dram is obvious. The author of the symbol Tulai Lale
rejected any similarity with the Armenian dram as well as the
allegations that the symbol includes the first letters of the name of
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan.
The symbol of Turkish lire raised a wave of criticism. Turkish
political and art figures criticized the new variant of the symbol of
Turkish currency. Graphic designer Bulent Erkmen stated that the
letters "L" and "T" are not placed correctly in the new symbol. He and
another Turkish designer stated that it has many similarities with the
Armenian dram. The designers say the new symbol "does not inspire
trust".
ARMENPRESS
MARCH 2, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. After the publication of the new symbol
of Turkish currency different Turkish mass media noticed and registered
its similarity with the Armenian dram's symbol, Armenpress reports
citing Turkish mass media.
The Turkish dailies register that the similarity of the Turkish lire
with the Armenian dram is obvious. The author of the symbol Tulai
Lale rejected any similarity with the Armenian dram as well as the
allegations that the symbol includes the first letters of the name
of Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan.
The symbol of Turkish lire raised a wave of criticism. Turkish
political and art figures criticized the new variant of the symbol
of Turkish currency. Graphic designer Bulent Erkmen stated that the
letters "L" and "T" are not placed correctly in the new symbol. He
and another Turkish designer stated that it has many similarities
with the Armenian dram. The designers say the new symbol "does not
inspire trust".
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From: Mihran Keheyian
Subject: New symbol of Turkish currency does not inspire trust to Turks
New symbol of Turkish currency does not inspire trust to Turks
11:38, 2 March, 2012
YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. After the publication of the new symbol
of Turkish currency different Turkish mass media noticed and
registered its similarity with the Armenian dram's symbol, Armenpress
reports citing Turkish mass media.
The Turkish dailies register that the similarity of the Turkish lire
with the Armenian dram is obvious. The author of the symbol Tulai Lale
rejected any similarity with the Armenian dram as well as the
allegations that the symbol includes the first letters of the name of
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan.
The symbol of Turkish lire raised a wave of criticism. Turkish
political and art figures criticized the new variant of the symbol of
Turkish currency. Graphic designer Bulent Erkmen stated that the
letters "L" and "T" are not placed correctly in the new symbol. He and
another Turkish designer stated that it has many similarities with the
Armenian dram. The designers say the new symbol "does not inspire
trust".