Turkey 50 Kuruş, 1979
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Information
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Currency
Old lira
(1923 – 2005)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Kuruş
Year
1979
Ruler
Republic
(1923–9999)
Composition
Acmonital (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1.55
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Kuruş from Turkey. Issued in 1979. Struck in Acmonital (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk driving a tractor (Republic uf Türkiye, Plow is mightier than a sword)
- Reverse
- Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star above
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 10K | € 3,50 |
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