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2½ Lira FAO
1979 year| Stainless steel (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus) | 9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 2½ Lira (2.5 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Stainless steel (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#14226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2½ LIRA 1979
Edge
Inscripted with 6 times "F.A.O." and flower design
Lettering: F.A.O.
Comment
FAO edging ↑ & ↓ variations exist for this coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 Turkish 2½ Lira (FAO) coin made of stainless steel is that it has a unique composition, with a blend of 79.15-80.65% iron, 0.14% carbon, 17.5-19% chromium, 0.50% magnesium, 1.15% silicon, 0.03% sulfur, and 0.03% phosphorus. This combination of elements gives the coin its distinctive properties, such as its shiny silver-gray color and resistance to corrosion.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Lira (FAO) 1979 coin.
