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5 Kuruş
| Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) | 2.25 g | 16.3 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1957 |
| Value | 5 Kuruş (0.05 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
KURUŞ
Edge
Lettering: TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ
Translation: REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
Comment
In 1950, there is a variant of the obverse, in the first letter "U" in the word "CUMHURIYETI" there is a long and a short dash, above the right side of the letter.
