Years of hyperinflation are testing the physical limits of Turkey’s cash-dependent economy, with its largest banknotes becoming increasingly insufficient to cover daily spending.
The highest denomination, 200 lira ($5.80), now represents more than 80% of total cash in circulation, up from 16% in 2010, according to central bank data.
After losing almost all of its purchasing power, each note was worth enough to buy two cups of coffee at Starbucks.
