© Emiliano Micalizzi
 2½ Lira FAO
1980 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   |  1980 | 
|   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   |  1.65 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Coin alignment ↑↓ | 
|   Demonetized   |  Yes | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-08 | 
|   Numista   |  N#14227 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  49% | 
Reverse
Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 2½ 
 Lira 
 1980 
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
The 2½ Lira (FAO) 1980 coin from Turkey made of stainless steel has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, which gives it a distinctive shine and makes it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Lira (FAO) 1980 coin.