5 Kuruş


Nickel brass (65% Copper, 6% Nickel, 29% Zinc)	2.9 g	17.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Turkey
Period	Republic (1923-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	2009-2022
Value	5 Kuruş 0.05 TRY = USD 0.0015
Currency	New lira (2005-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (65% Copper, 6% Nickel, 29% Zinc)
Weight	2.9 g
Diameter	17.5 mm
Thickness	1.65 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#7047
Rarity index	4%

Reverse

Crescent and Star (National Emblem) at the top above the value, the Tree of Life at the right, and the date at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
KURUŞ
2010

Edge

Plain

Comment

The World Tree or Tree of Life is a central symbol in Turkic mythology and finds prominence place in arts & handicraft.

Interesting fact

The 5 Kuruş coin from Turkey has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. It has a distinctive "ring" or "whirling" design on its reverse side, which is created by the way the coin's grooves are cut. This design is meant to evoke the idea of movement and dynamism, reflecting the country's forward-looking spirit and its commitment to progress.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2009	235122600	-	-	-	-	-	-
2010	251813000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2011	128820000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2012	131090000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2013	137076000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2014	167540150	-	-	-	-	-	-
2015	182620000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2016	211983000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2017	180150000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2018	220437000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2019	182168000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2020	116465000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2021	160836000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2022	60230000	-	-	-	-	-	-