© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
50 Kuruş FAO
1979 year| Acmonital (79.15-80.65% Iron, 0.14% Carbon, 17.5-19% Chromium, 0.50% Magnesium, 1.15% Silicon, 0.03% Sulfur, 0.03 Phosphorus) | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 50 Kuruş (0.50 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Acmonital (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 | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#14220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 KURUS
1979
Edge
Reeded
Comment
https://ms.hmb.gov.tr/uploads/sites/7/2019/09/Fao_50kr_1979-1.jpgInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Kuruş (FAO) 1979 coin from Turkey is that it was minted using a unique alloy called Acmonital, which is a combination of iron, carbon, chromium, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus. This alloy gives the coin its distinctive color and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Kuruş (FAO) 1979 coin.
