50 Lira 1984-1987 front 50 Lira 1984-1987 back
50 Lira 1984-1987 photo
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50 Lira

 
Nickel brass (75% Copper, 16% Nickel, 8% Zinc, 1% Manganese) 9 g 26.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1984-1987
Value
50 Lira (50&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Nickel brass (75% Copper, 16% Nickel, 8% Zinc, 1% Manganese)
Weight
9 g
Diameter
26.8 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#1338
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Value and date within wreath, crescent moon and star at the top. Crescent opens right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
LİRA
1986

Edge

Milled

At least two edge varieties:

Comment

year 1986: see different characters in km 964

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Lira coin from Turkey made of Nickel brass is that it was designed by Turkish sculptor and engraver, Hulusi Kocan. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey, while the reverse side depicts the Istanbul skyline and the value of the coin in a stylized font.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1984  14731000 - - - - - -
1985  52658000 - - - - - -
1986  80588000 - - - - - -
1987  32078000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lira 1984-1987 coin.