Turkey (Coins)

Area: 296,108 square miles                                             Population: 52,000,000

Originating from the center of the once powerful Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey came into existence after the collapse as a sequel of World War I on October 29, 1923. Mustafa Keemal Pasha (Atarurk) was at the head of the National Turks dating the time of the struggle for independence from 1919 to 1923. As the country’s president, he championed reforms and created a state patterned on the West. Mustafa Kemal Pasha was given the surname of Ataturk, which means father of the Turks.

Monetary System

40 Para = 1 Piastre, 100 Piastres = 1 Lira or Pound, 100 Kurus = 1 Lira

AH1187 (1779, Year 5) - 2 Zolata (Ag) XF

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Silver Issue

Large early issue is .465 silver and shows light, even wear and terrific detail for age. Ruler was Abdul Hamid I during this period. Somewhat rarer coin would make a unique addition to any coin collection. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN1779

$40.00

AH1293 (1876) Turkey Kurush (Ag) - F

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Silver issue

Small silver coin has nice natural medium gray appearance. Unique design and pleasant eye appeal. Nice detail for the fine grade, but the coin does sport a rim hit 2 o’clock obverse. If you can live with this mark, this is a hard issue to find. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURKCN1K876

$5.50

AH1327 (1914) Turkey 10 Para (Ni) - XF

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Obverse Muhammad V. Toughra. Rev. denomination. Sharp extra fine features and nice hints of remaining luster. Marks are moderate but light in nature. Hint of pretty gold at very rim edge highlights this lightly circulated example nicely. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN10P914

$3.00

1944 Turkey 25 Kurus (Ni-Br) - VF

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Obverse state emblem, origin. Rev. value, date & ear of wheat. Soft even golden color. Light normal wear for very fine, with minimal marks for the grade. Nice bargain addition for any circulated set. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN25K944

$2.50

1963 Turkey 1 Kurus (Bra) - UNC

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Obverse National emblem. Rev. olive branch, date and value. Soft gold tone brass with a hint of rose/gray over. Marks are below average on this little coin. Will fit perfectly into most sets. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN1K963

$1.00

1963 Turkey 5 Kurus (Br) - UNC

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Obverse National emblem. Rev. oak tree branch, value & date. This uncirculated example has some light marks which keep it from being better but it will fill nicely in an uncirculated set, with solid luster and adequate eye appeal. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN5K963

$1.00

1965 Turkey 1 Kurus (Br) - UNC

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Obverse National emblem. Rev. olive branch, value and date. Bright reddish bronze example with hint of red at rim edge that adds beauty. Average marks keep it from being better, but plenty of eye appeal here. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN1K965

$1.00

1965 Turkey 25 Kurus (St) - AU

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Obverse peasant woman, origin. Rev. value & date within wreath with state emblem above. Bright somewhat reflective luster which looks dark in image. Crisp uncirculated detail but coin has a couple of marks and evidence of a trace of handling which keeps it AU. (View image for more detail.

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Price

TURCN25K965

$1.45

1970 Turkey 2 1/2 Lira (St) - Choice BU

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Obverse Ataturk at wheel of tractor. Rev. value and date between tied ears of wheat and laurel branches. Lovely bright, reflective luster and tons of eye appeal. Marks are well below average and this is one sharp example of this stainless steel issue. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN2HL970

$2.50

1971 Turkey 1 Kurus (Br) - BU

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Obverse state emblem & origin. Rev. value, date and olive branch. Gorgeous little bronze coin with full bright luster and minimal marks. A tiny little jewel for any collection. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURCN1K971

$1.10

1971 Turkey 10 Kurus (Br) BU

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Obverse man on tractor. Rev. wheat stalk. Bright golden bronze issue with brilliant uncirculated detail and eye appeal. Sharp coin for any set. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

TURKCN10K71

$1.25

1974 Turkey 5 Lira (St) - Choice BU

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Obverse Ataturk on horseback. Rev. value within wreath. Large 33 mm stainless steel coin is reflective in nature which cause it to appear very dark image. It is bright and lustrous with just a couple of very light marks reverse keeping it from being gem. (Gorgeous coin not done justice by image.)

Item Number

Price

TURKCN5L974

$3.00

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