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25 Kuruş Gold Bullion Coinage
1923 year| Gold (.917) | 1.8041 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 25 Kuruş 0.25 TRL = USD 0.0000000942 |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.8041 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#58695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Head of Atatürk left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAKIMIYET MILLETINDIR
ANKARA
Translation:
sovereignty rests with the nation
Ankara (capital city of Turkey)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Meskuk is the standard version of the turkish gold bullion coinage and is referred to as “store of value” or “money” coin.The year date is based on the number of years since 1923, when Turkey was established as a Republic.
The year date changes on 29 October, the date in 1923 when Turkey became a Republic, and the coins are struck with this date until 28 October in the following year.
For example, 1923/86 indicates that the coin was issued between 29 October 2009 and 28 October 2010.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1923 Turkish 25 Kuruş gold coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Turkey. The coin was issued in the early years of the Republic of Turkey, which was established in 1923 after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The coin's mintage was a symbol of the country's newfound independence and its commitment to modernization and economic growth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 611660 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Kuruş (Gold Bullion Coinage) 1923 coin.
