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20 Lira FAO
1981 year| Aluminium (Etial 30) | 3.4 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 20 Lira (20 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Aluminium (Etial 30) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#14233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 LIRA
1981
Edge
Reeded
Comment
https://ms.hmb.gov.tr/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Fao_D%C3%BCnya_Besin_g%C3%BCn%C3%BC_20tl.jpgYou can find via net multiple mintages for this pcs. Krause provide it was mintage 10.000 and it is not wrong information because :
Maximum mintage contracted 32500 , number of sales - domestic : 18063 , number of sales - abroad : 10000. Total sale 28063.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1981 Turkish FAO 20 Lira coin made of Aluminium (Etial 30) is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a stylized depiction of a farmer working in a field, surrounded by crops and trees, while the reverse side bears the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) emblem and the coin's denomination. This coin was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Turkey's membership in the FAO, and its design reflects the country's commitment to agriculture and sustainable development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 28063 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lira (FAO) 1981 coin.
