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1 Kuruş African darter bird

2019 year
Bimetallic: nickel silver centre in brass ring 10.2 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
1 Kuruş 0.01 TRY = USD 0.00029
Currency
New lira (2005-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel silver centre in brass ring
Weight
10.2 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#192059
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ANADOLU'YA ÖZGÜ KUŞLAR
YILANBOYUN KUŞU

Translation:
Anatolian Birds
African darter bird

Interesting fact

The African darter bird, which is featured on the 1 Kuruş coin from Turkey, is also known as the "snake bird" due to its habit of hunting snakes and other reptiles. It is a unique bird species that can be found in sub-Saharan Africa, and it is known for its distinctive black and white feathers, as well as its long, slender neck and sharp beak.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  15000 - - - - - -

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