100 Para 1340-1341 (1924-1925) front 100 Para 1340-1341 (1924-1925) back
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100 Para

 
Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) 2 g 18.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1340-1341 (1924-1925)
Calendar
Rumi
Value
100 Para (1⁄40&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
18.75 mm
Thickness
1.13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#15401
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Oak branch with three leaves and two acorns to the right. Crescent above.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
۱۰۰
پارة

Translation:
100
Para

Engraver: Ahmet Mesrur Durum

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin is dated according to the Rumi calendar and was issued in 1924 and 1925.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 100 Para 1340-1341 (1924-1925) from Turkey made of Aluminium bronze (91% Copper, 9% Aluminium) weighing 2 g is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Turkey. The coin was introduced in 1924, just a few years after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1925. This period saw significant efforts to modernize and westernize Turkey's economy, and the introduction of this coin was part of those efforts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1340 (1924)  1798026 - - - - - -
1341 (1925)  5582846 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Para 1340-1341 (1924-1925) coin.