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1000000 Lira (Death) – Turkey

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 60th Death Anniversary

Turkey

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Turkey

Period:

Republic

(since 1923)

Currency:

Old lira

(1923—2005)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 2,250

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 31.44 g

Silver weight: 29.08 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #1069

Numista: #364176

Value

Exchange value: 1000000 TRL

Bullion value: $84.05

Inflation-adjusted value: 615885850.00 TRL

Obverse

Description:

Country, value, and a national anthem line.

Inscription:

TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ

KORKMA SÖNMEZ BU ŞAFAKLARDA YÜZEN AL SANCAK SÖNMEDEN YURDUMUN ÜSTÜNDE TÜTEN EN SON OCAK

1 000 000 LİRA 1997

Translation:

FEAR NOT, THE CRIMSON BANNER WAVING IN THESE DAWNS SHALL NEVER FADE, BEFORE THE LAST FIRES THAT BURN MY HOMELAND ARE EXTINGUISHED.

1 000 000 LIRA 1997

Script: Latin

Language: Turkish

Reverse

Inscription:

MEHMED AKİF ERSOY 60. ÖLÜM YILI

1936 - 1996

Translation:

MEHMED AKİF ERSOY 60th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

1936 - 1996

Script: Latin

Language: Turkish

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	—	2,250	Proof

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