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 1 Lira FAO
1979 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 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  Turkey | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  Republic (1923-date) | 
|   Type   |  Non-circulating coin | 
|   Year   |  1979 | 
|   Value   |  1 Lira (1 TRL) | 
|   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 mm | 
|   Thickness   |  1.57 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Coin alignment ↑↓ | 
|   Demonetized   |  Yes | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-08 | 
|   Numista   |  N#14223 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  43% | 
Reverse
Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 1 
 LIRA
 1979 
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 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 material 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 Turkish government to create a coin that would stand the test of time and maintain its quality over the years. This decision has made the 1979 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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 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) 1979 coin.