Turkey 250 Kuruş, 1943 – 1966
Gold Bullion Coinage
Information
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Currency
Old lira
(1923 – 2005)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
250 Kuruş
Year
1943 – 1966
Ruler
Republic
(1923–9999)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
18.0399
Diameter (mm)
27.23
Thickness (mm)
2.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
250 Kuruş from Turkey. Issued from 1943 to 1966. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 27.23 mm and weighs 18.04 g.
- Obverse
- Legend and date within wreath Date is calculated by adding onto 1923 the bottom number. Illustrated example here is 1923+47=1970
- Reverse
- Head of Atatürk left This coin is known as "Tam Cumhuriyet Altını" = Full Republican Gold and used with its bullion value. New dates are always preferred by the public; thus older dates are rarer as many go back to the mint each year to be melted.
- Edge
- Reeded
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