1 Kuruş


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	2.5 g	18.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Turkey
Period	Republic (1923-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1935-1937
Value	1 Kuruş (0.01&nbspTRL)
Currency	Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	2.5 g
Diameter	18.5 mm
Thickness	1.13 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#19701
Rarity index	30%

Reverse

Value within typically stylised Metcalfe design of olive leaves. Appears like the numeral is inside a traditional jug.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 KURUş
1937

Edge

Plain

Comment

Percy Metcalfe, an artist and sculptor employed by the Royal Mint in the UK, had produced modern designs for Egypt and Iraq. Atatürk had seen these designs and wanted something similarly modern. Metcalfe was therefore invited to the Turkish Mint, where he produced some designs in typical art deco style. The Royal Mint was keen to persuade the Turks to have these coins produced at the Royal Mint, but they refused, and minted it themselves.

Interesting fact

The 1 Kuruş coin from Turkey, produced between 1935 and 1937, has an interesting feature. It was designed by a famous Turkish artist, Hikmet Onat, who was known for his contributions to Turkish art and architecture. The coin's design features a stylized depiction of a stork, which is a symbol of fertility and prosperity in Turkish culture. This design element adds a unique touch to the coin and makes it stand out among other coins of its time.