10 Kuruş
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1935-1940 |
| Value | 10 Kuruş (0.10 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#7089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Star above value and date within design of oak leaves with heavily stylised acorns and acorn cups
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
KURUŞ
1939
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Three milled sections between three smooth sections with embossed inscription
Lettering: T.C. T.C. T.C.
Comment
http://www.worldofcoins.eu/forum/index.php?topic=28947.0Interesting fact
The 10 Kuruş coin from Turkey, minted between 1935 and 1940, has an interesting feature. It was designed by Turkish engraver, Hagop Sandaldjian, who also designed several other coins and banknotes for Turkey.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 3580000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 3020000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 6610000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 4610000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 6960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kuruş 1935-1940 coin.
