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500 Lira – Turkey

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: International Year of the Child

Turkey

Context

Year: 1979

Issuer: Turkey

Period:

Republic

(since 1923)

Currency:

Old lira

(1923—2005)

Demonetization: 1 January 2005

Total mintage: 2,500

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 34.34 g

Silver weight: 31.76 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #P1

Numista: #367834

Value

Exchange value: 500 TRL

Bullion value: $90.27

Inflation-adjusted value: 1332120028.56 TRL

Obverse

Description:

Wreath's worth

Inscription:

TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ

500 LİRA

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

500 LIRA

Script: Latin

Language: Turkish

Engraver: H. Baha Çavuşgil

Reverse

Description:

Multiracial children dancing above a city skyline, with logos and date below.

Inscription:

ULUSLARARASI ÇOCUK YILI

1979

Translation:

International Year of the Child

1979

Script: Latin

Language: Turkish

Engraver: H. Baha Çavuşgil

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Turkish State Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	—	2,500	Proof

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