The gift is a universal element seen in all cultures throughout history. The purposes, features and forms of this cultural element vary according to states and societies. Expressed with various concepts since the first Turkish states, the gift has become a tradition that has been continued according to changing conditions after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Diplomatic gifts given to foreign heads of state who came to Turkey since the Atatürk Era have contributed to purposes such as creating a positive environment in political, cultural and economic relations with the recipient country, improving bilateral relations, and continuing cooperation in various sectors. It has been a tool of friendship, peace and solidarity in Turkey's international and regional policies. In addition, symbolic goals were pursued with the gifts, such as showing Turkey's riches and increasing their prestige, especially to the leaders of the Middle East, the Balkans and Asia. In this study, the subject is discussed using sources such as archive documents, periodicals, copyrighted and research works. According to this, the diplomatic gifts presented to many heads of state starting from Afghanistan King Amanullah Khan, who came to Turkey during the Atatürk Era, and their presentation styles were mentioned. The scarcity of visits during the years when İsmet İnönü was president attracted attention. During the Democratic Party rule, a period in which diplomatic visits increased considerably, obvious differences and different practices were drawn in the countries where gifts were presented. In our study, all high-level political and diplomatic visits to Turkey in all three periods were examined. The gifts given to foreign heads of state during these visits were determined based on limited information in archives, press, memoirs and copyrighted works.