Woman Who Exchanged 1,000 Turkish Liras at a Currency Bureau in Georgia Received 52 Laris
The value of the Turkish Lira against foreign currencies has once again become a trending topic following footage of a currency exchange shared on social media.
A Turkish citizen visiting Georgia experienced great astonishment and reacted to the situation when she received only 52 Laris after exchanging 1,000 Turkish Liras at a currency bureau.
The Moment of Currency Exchange in Georgia
A Turkish citizen traveling to Georgia recorded the moments she wanted to exchange money at a currency bureau using her mobile phone camera. The footage recorded by the woman laid bare the state of the Turkish Lira's purchasing power.
Reactions to the Given Amount
Seeing that she was given only 52 Laris in exchange for one thousand liras, the woman could not hide her astonishment at the figure she encountered. She rebelled against the situation by showing the banknotes in her hand to the camera.
Widespread Echo on Social Media
The video shared by the woman from her social media account became a trending topic in a short time. Citizens reacted to the situation by recalling that much more Laris could be obtained with the same amount in the past.