Turkey 2½ Lira, 1978
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Information
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Currency
Old lira
(1923 – 2005)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2½ Lira
Year
1978
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
Demonetized
1 January 2005
Description
2½ Lira from Turkey. Issued in 1978. 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
- Mother breastfeeding infant (REPUBLIC OF TURKEY WOMEN'S FOUNTAIN OF CULTURE)
- 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 | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 10K | € 5,10 | € 5,10 |
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