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2½ Lira
| Acmonital | 9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1980 |
| Value | 2½ Lira (2.5 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath of wheat stalk on left, olive sprig on right, star and crescent above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 1/2
LİRA
1978
Edge
T.C. appears twice, with various patterns inbetween
Script: Latin
Lettering: T.C. T.C.
Comment
The obverse design is from a 1922 original picture, during the Turkish Independence War.
Varieties exist with landscape and number of beads in laurel.
Interesting fact
The 2½ Lira coin from Turkey made of Acmonital and weighing 9g is interesting because it was the first coin to be introduced in Turkey with a decimal denomination, signifying the country's transition from the Ottoman Empire's traditional currency to a modern, decimalized system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1378000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 3777000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 2172000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 9147000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 4349000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 3816000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 9811000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 6922000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 19452000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 15738000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 4972000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 2880000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Lira 1969-1980 coin.
