1 Lira (FAO) 1978 front 1 Lira (FAO) 1978 back
1 Lira (FAO) 1978 photo
© Emiliano Micalizzi

1 Lira FAO

1978 year
Stainless steel (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus) 7 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
1 Lira (1&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Stainless steel (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#14222
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
LIRA
1978

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1978 Turkish FAO 1 Lira coin is that it was made of stainless steel, which is a unique material for coins. Stainless steel is known for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal choice for coins that are meant to last for a long time. The use of stainless steel in coin production was a deliberate choice by the mint to create a coin that would stand the test of time and maintain its quality over the years. This decision has made the 1978 Turkish FAO 1 Lira coin a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (FAO) 1978 coin.