5 Lira (FAO) 1976 front 5 Lira (FAO) 1976 back
5 Lira (FAO) 1976 photo
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5 Lira FAO

1976 year
Stainless steel (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus) 11 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
5 Lira (5&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Stainless steel (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus)
Weight
11 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Thickness
1.73 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18742
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 LIRA
1976

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Lira (FAO) 1976 coin from Turkey is that it was minted to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which is headquartered in Rome, Italy. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the Turkish coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique example of a non-circulating coin that was issued to celebrate an international organization and its mission to combat hunger and promote sustainable agriculture and food security worldwide.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  17000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lira (FAO) 1976 coin.