Turkey 500 Lira, 1979

Year of the Child

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Turkey Turkey
Currency Old lira (1923 – 2005)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 500 Lira
Year 1979
Ruler Republic (1923–9999)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 23.33
Diameter (mm) 38.61
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized 1 January 2005

Description

500 Lira from Turkey. Issued in 1979. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 23.33 g.

Obverse
Value within wreath
Reverse
Multiracial children dancing, city view (Blue Mosque silhouette) above, logos and date below (International Year of the Child
(as UNESCO proclaimed 1979 it))
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1979  10.9K € 36,00 Proof, Type 1: Turkish State Mint 100%
1979  3 — Proof, Type 2: Valcambi SA

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