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1 000 000 Lira Istanbul Mint
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring | 11.87 g | 32.1 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2003-2004 |
| Value | 1 000 000 Lira (1 000 000 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring |
| Weight | 11.87 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#20303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Core: from top to bottom, the date is indicated - month (in Turkish), day, month (in English), year.
Ring: mint and the year of its creation in Turkish and English, separated by a dash
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DARPHANE 1467 DEN BERI
MAYIS
07
MAY
2004
TURKISH MINT SINCE 1467
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin type was produced by a machine outside the money museum at the Istanbul Mint. Visitors paid one million lira, pressed a button, and a coin was struck with the current date. Many dates exist in unknown and unregistered quantities. In contrast to KM# 1139.1 the months are printed in English and Turkish.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 000 000 Lira (Istanbul Mint) 2003-2004 coin.
