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1 Lira Elephant
2009 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.3 g | 26.15 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Lira 1 TRY = USD 0.029 |
| Currency | New lira (2005-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | 26.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Elephant standing on grassland, facing left, with baby. Woodland in distance on left and right. Two birds flying overhead. Lettering on left edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELEPHANT
Engraver: Nalan Yerl Bucak
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the 1 Lira (Elephant) 2009 coin from Turkey is that it features a unique design, with an elephant standing on a small island, surrounded by a wavy border that represents the ocean. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a brass center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to its distinctiveness and value as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Elephant) 2009 coin.
