20 Lira (Van and Ağrı) 2014 front 20 Lira (Van and Ağrı) 2014 back
20 Lira (Van and Ağrı) 2014 photo
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20 Lira Van and Ağrı

2014 year
Silver (.925) 31.1 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
20 Lira 20 TRY = USD 0.58
Currency
New lira (2005-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#69180
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Hoşap Castle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VAN
HOŞAP KALESI

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Lira (Van and Ağrı) 2014 coin from Turkey is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Van Cat, a breed of domestic cat that originated in the Lake Van region of Turkey, while the reverse side features an image of the Ağrı Dağı, a mountain in eastern Turkey that is considered sacred by the local population. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the country's rich cultural and natural heritage, making it a popular collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.