© Darphane - Turkish Mint
© Darphane - Turkish Mint
2½ Lira FAO
1978 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 | 1978 |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#39222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2½ LIRA 1978
Edge
Inscripted with 6 times "F.A.O." and flower design
Lettering: F.A.O.
Interesting fact
The 2½ Lira (FAO) 1978 coin from Turkey is made of stainless steel, which is a unique material for coins as it is typically used for industrial applications.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 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) 1978 coin.
