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50 Lira (Republic) – Turkey

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th anniversary of Republic

Turkey

Context

Year: 1973

Issuer: Turkey

Period:

Republic

(since 1923)

Currency:

Old lira

(1923—2005)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 68,730

Material

Diameter: 30.2 mm

Weight: 13 g

Silver weight: 11.70 g

Thickness: 2.65 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #902

Numista: #14234

Value

Exchange value: 50 TRL

Bullion value: $33.99

Inflation-adjusted value: 546227933.69 TRL

Obverse

Description:

Atatürk's radiant profile divides a torch; a farmer and factory flank the base.

Inscription:

TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ 50. YIL

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY 50TH YEAR

Script: Latin

Language: Turkish

Engraver: İsa Avni Kumuk

Reverse

Description:

Cascading star in a five-crescent flower, upper right of text.

Inscription:

TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ İLELEBET PAYİDAR KALACAKTIR

Translation:

THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY WILL ENDURE FOREVER.

Script: Latin

Language: Turkish

Engraver: İsa Avni Kumuk

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1973	—	68,730

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