15 000 000 Lira (Hagia Sophia) 2002 front 15 000 000 Lira (Hagia Sophia) 2002 back
15 000 000 Lira (Hagia Sophia) 2002 photo
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15 000 000 Lira Hagia Sophia

2002 year
Gold (.9167) 1.5 g 13.95 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
15 000 000 Lira (15 000 000&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
13.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#395786
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Name of the series

Script: Latin

Lettering:
İSTANBUL KÜLTÜR VARLIKLARI
No : 4

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Hagia Sophia coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the historic significance of the Hagia Sophia building in Istanbul, Turkey. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the building's facade, while the reverse side features an image of the building's famous dome. The coin's design was created by Turkish artist, Hulusi Koc, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.