50 Kuruş FAO 1980 front 50 Kuruş FAO 1980 back
50 Kuruş FAO 1980 photo
© Emiliano Micalizzi

50 Kuruş FAO

1980 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) 6.1 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
50 Kuruş (0.50&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
6.1 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#14221
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 KURUS
1980

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Kuruş FAO 1980 coin from Turkey is that it was minted using a unique blend of metals, including stainless steel, which gives it a distinctive shine and durability.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  13000 - - - - - -

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