1 Kuruş 1938-1944 front 1 Kuruş 1938-1944 back
1 Kuruş 1938-1944 photo
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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
1938-1944
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
1.18 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#7092
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Value within stylized sprigs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 KURUŞ
1938

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Kuruş coin from Turkey, minted between 1938 and 1944, has an interesting feature. It was designed by Turkish engraver, Hagop Sandaldjian, who also designed several other coins and banknotes for Turkey.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1938  16400000 - - - - - -
1939  21600000 - - - - - -
1940  4500000 - - - - - -
1941  6700000 - - - - - -
1942  10800000 - - - - - -
1943  4000000 - - - - - -
1944  6000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Kuruş 1938-1944 coin.