The Ottoman Turkish Piastre was a currency used in the Ottoman Empire during the 19th and early 20th centuries. There were many synonyms used for this currency, such as the Ottoman lira, the Ottoman kurus, the Ottoman akçe, and the Ottoman kuruş. These terms were used interchangeably, but the Ottoman piastre was the most common name for this currency. The use of the Ottoman piastre was widespread in the Middle East, and it was also used in trade between the Ottoman Empire and other countries. Today, the Ottoman piastre is no longer in use, but it remains an important part of the history of the Ottoman Empire and its economy.