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500 Kuruş
| Gold (.917) | 36.08 g | 34.4 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1925-1929 |
| Value | 500 Kuruş 5 TRL = USD 0.0000019 |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 36.08 g |
| Diameter | 34.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription and date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جمهوريتى
توركيه
١٩٢٧
Translation:
Republic of Turkey
1927
Comment
On the day of the opening session of the Grand National Assembly on October 26, 1925, Kemal Atatürk gave each of the 226 representatives a piece of this coin, hence the mintage of 226.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Kuruş coin from Turkey made of Gold (.917) weighing 36.08 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Turkey. The coin was introduced in 1925, just a few years after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, and was minted until 1929. During this time, Turkey was undergoing rapid modernization and secularization under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who was the first President of Turkey. The coin's design, which features a stylized depiction of a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, reflects the country's transition towards a more modern and secular identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 226 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 2268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 4011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 375 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Kuruş 1925-1929 coin.
