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20 Yeni Lira Desert Monitor
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 23.33 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Lira 20 TRY = USD 0.58 |
| Currency | New lira (2005-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 20 Yeni Lira (Desert Monitor) coin from Turkey, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 23.33g, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich wildlife. The coin's reverse side features an image of a desert monitor, a species of lizard found in Turkey's desert regions, while the obverse side bears the portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the country's founding father. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's natural history and cultural heritage.
