100 Lira


Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)	4.1 g	20.75 mm

Description

Issuer	Turkey
Period	Republic (1923-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1988-1994
Value	100 Lira (100&nbspTRL)
Currency	Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition	Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Weight	4.1 g
Diameter	20.75 mm
Thickness	1.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1995
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#1328
Rarity index	4%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top. Crescent opens right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100
LİRA
1990

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Varieties exist
on obverse side
first varieties: loose hair Atatürk (R)
second varieties thick hair Ataturk
1990 loose hair (r)
1989 thick hair (r)

2) year 1994 only in mint set

3) year 1988 there are 2 varieties too Mexican minted and Turkey minted. Mexican minted is (r) (some coins were minted in mexico because of the strike in Turkey mint house), mintage 10000.

https://www.darphane.gov.tr/cumhuriyet-donemi-tedavul-paralari#

Interesting fact

The 100 Lira coin from Turkey, which was in circulation from 1988 to 1994, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. On one side of the coin, there is an image of the famous Turkish poet and philosopher, Alp Arslan, who was known for his contributions to Turkish literature and his role in the Seljuk Empire. On the other side of the coin, there is an image of the Istanbul's famous Hagia Sophia, which was built in the 6th century and has been a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage for centuries. This coin is a great example of how currency can serve as a reflection of a country's history, culture, and values.