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250 000 Lira
| Nickel brass (65% Copper, 18% Nickel, 17% Zinc) | 6.4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2002-2004 |
| Value | 250 000 Lira (250 000 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (65% Copper, 18% Nickel, 17% Zinc) |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination, Crescent moon and star above, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 250 BİN LİRA 2003
Translation: 250 Thousand Lira
Edge
Repeatedly inscripted (6 times each) with milled diamond shape and lettering
Note: variation on text, up or down
Script: Latin
Lettering: T.C.
Unabridged legend: TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ
Translation: Republic of Turkey
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 250,000 Lira coin from Turkey made of Nickel brass is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey, while the reverse side features an image of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine church in Istanbul that was later converted into a mosque. This design combination symbolizes the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 68740000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 75558000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 63806000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 000 Lira 2002-2004 coin.
