2½ Lira (FAO) 1980 front 2½ Lira (FAO) 1980 back
2½ Lira (FAO) 1980 photo
© 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
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
2½ Lira (2.5&nbspTRL)
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
References
Numista
N#14227
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:

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.