1 Lira (FAO) 1979 front 1 Lira (FAO) 1979 back
1 Lira (FAO) 1979 photo
© Emiliano Micalizzi

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
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
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 mm
Thickness
1.57 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
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.