Turkey 5 Lira, 1979

FAO

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Turkey Turkey
Currency Old lira (1923 – 2005)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 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
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11
Diameter (mm) 32.5
Thickness (mm) 1.81
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 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 32.5 mm and weighs 11 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
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1979  10K € 5,40

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