Obverse © Sikke.ne – Reverse © Sikke.net
Obverse © Sikke.ne – Reverse © Sikke.net
5 Kuruş
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1935-1943 |
| Value | 5 Kuruş (0.05 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#6702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Value within designed sprigs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
KURUŞ
1939
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
3 reeded segments and 3 smooth segments. "T.C." on the smooth segments.
Lettering: T.C.
Interesting fact
The 5 Kuruş coin from Turkey, minted between 1935 and 1943, has an interesting feature. It was designed by Turkish sculptor and artist, Hikmet Onat, who was known for his contributions to Turkish numismatics. The coin's design features the profile of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey, on the obverse, and the reverse depicts the Turkish Republic's coat of arms. This coin was minted during a significant period in Turkish history, following the establishment of the Republic in 1923, and it serves as a symbol of the country's transition towards modernization and secularism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 2900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 4060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 13380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 12520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 4340000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 10160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 15360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kuruş 1935-1943 coin.
