1 Lira (Atatürk) 1981 front 1 Lira (Atatürk) 1981 back
1 Lira (Atatürk) 1981 photo
© PCGS

1 Lira Atatürk

1981 year
Silver (.925) 16 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
1 Lira (1&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 January 2005
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#46380
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ATATÜRK'ÜN DOĞUMUNUN 100.YILI
1881-1981

Engraver: Hakkı Baha Çavuşgil

Designer: Etem Çalışkan

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Lira (Atatürk) 1981 coin from Turkey is interesting because it features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey, on its obverse side. Atatürk was a key figure in modern Turkish history and is still widely revered in Turkey today. The coin's design was created by the Turkish sculptor and engraver, Hulusi Kocan, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  7580 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Atatürk) 1981 coin.