Turkey 2½ Lira, 1979
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Information
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Currency
Old lira
(1923 – 2005)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2½ Lira
Year
1979
Ruler
Republic
(1923–9999)
Composition
Stainless steel (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)
9
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
1.64
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2½ Lira from Turkey. Issued in 1979. Struck in Stainless steel (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 30 mm and weighs 9 g.
- Obverse
- Anatolic bride's head left (REPUBLIC OF TURKEY FAO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PEASANT WOMEN FAO)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 10K | € 5,40 | € 5,40 | € 5,40 |
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