Turkey 2½ Lira, 1970
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Information
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Currency
Old lira
(1923 – 2005)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
2½ Lira
Year
1970
Ruler
Republic
(1923–9999)
Composition
Acmonital
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2½ Lira from Turkey. Issued in 1970. Struck in Acmonital. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9 g.
- Obverse
- Atatürk driving a tractor (REPUBLIC OF TURKEY ATATÜRK THE PLOUGH IS SUPERIOR TO THE SWORD)
- Reverse
- Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top
- Edge
- Inscripted with 6 times "F.A.O." and flower design
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 159.2K | € 3,50 | € 3,50 | € 3,50 |
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