of Turkish Republic from Coin Az collection. They are mostly modern legal tender coins
of the country mostly featuring Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of Turkish Republic,
great field marshal and statesmen who was also the first president of the country.
Lets start with this relatively old Turkish coin. 1956 5 Kurush. Brass coin which was
demonetized in 2005 with introduction of new lira.. This one is significantly worn coin,
almost all higher surfaces display medium to strong wear. At higher uncirculated conditions
like MS65 they are worth 8 dollars. Edge has incused lettering Turkish Republic
Here is 1991 500 Lira. Also brass coin containing 70 percent copper,
30 percent zinc. Obverse side features left profile of Ataturk. Edge is reeded. At mint
state 69 this coin is worth over 5 dollars. Next we have 1993 1000 lira. Demonetized in 2005
as well. Metal composition is nickel-brass. Obverse depicts left profile of Ataturk.
At superb gem condition they are worth less than 1 dollar as for NGC Price guide.
Now let me show you some bimetallic coins.
2006 50 Yeni Kurush. Now to make it easy for people to distinguish old
50 kurush from current they added Yeni word to the lettering of denomination,
which means NEW, just like NEW PENNY OR PENCE lettering in British decimal
coinage. Metal composition of these bimetallic coins is copper nickel center
in nickel brass ring line in euro coins. Here is 50 yeni kurush from 2005. Heavily
tarnished and worn coin with strong verdigris formation on outer ring.
This one is. 1 Yeni Lira minted in 2005. Also with Yeni designation Next we have 2009 10 kurush,
circulated coin with very charming reverse design. Coin is at very fine condition as you can see.
Yet another bimetallic. 50 kurush from 2009. It has just several abrasion and some blemishes on
central surfaces. Now at first sight I though it was an incredible error coin with likely planchet
flaw. 1999 50 thousand lira. But the thing is this landscapes are the elements of original design of
reverse. Much deeper and wider gouging is evident on obverse side, but this are post mint damages.
Its demonetized coin worth just a dollar even at superb gem grade. Another coin with the same
denomination, but this one struck in 1997. We see less rough reverse surfaces on this one.
Next we have 1000 lira minted in 1994. Nickel brass coin with weight of 8 grams. Worth less
than a dollar even at mint state 65. Here is 2013 25 kurush otherwise Turkish quarter. Coin
is at very fine condition. These are worth over 80 cents at mint state 65.
I like design of this coin as well. 2004 two hundred and fifty thousand lira. Can
you imagine any other such huge denomination in coin. Also demonetized after transition to new
Turkish lira system. Metal composition is nickel brass. What I like most about this coin is that
Ataturk is facing the viewer on obverse. TC inscription on edge means Turkish Republic.
Now this coin is at mint state as you can see, bursting with nickel grey luster on both side
with slight cartweel effet, 1992 2500 lira. Nickel brass coin with weight of 9.3 grams.
Demonetized in 2005. All device elements are neatly preserved but would be at lower
mint state if graded, as it has many post-mint contact marks and one large blemish on obverse.
And this is 100 lira coin minted in 1989. Aluminum-bronze coins with weight of 4.1
grams. Worth over 5 dollars at superb gem condition like mint state 69. It displays some
interesting clotted blood red patinas on reverse. That’s all for today! If you have such coins write
down in the comment the denomination and year of your coins .Take care.