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10 Kuruş FAO
| Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1971-1974 |
| Value | 10 Kuruş (0.10 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Oat stalks divide value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 KURUŞ
1971
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE:KM#898.1 thicker, 3.5g
KM#898.2 thinner, 2.5g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture and rural development. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the Turkish coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 605000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kuruş (FAO) 1971-1974 coin.
