Turkey 1 Lira, 2009
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Information
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Currency
New lira
(2005 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Lira
Year
2009
Ruler
Republic
(1923–9999)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
26.2
Thickness (mm)
1.7
Description
1 Lira from Turkey. Issued in 2009. Struck in Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring. Measures 26.2 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- Value and year within flowering plant either side, moon and star at top. Lettering around outside
- Reverse
- Loggerhead sea turtle swimming to right over seabed. Two small fish above. Lettering across top
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5K | € 6,10 |
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