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500 Kuruş Gold Bullion Coinage
1923 (1923-1999) years| Gold (.917) | 36.08 g | 34.4 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1923 (1923-1999) |
| Value | 500 Kuruş (5 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 36.08 g |
| Diameter | 34.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#34981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAKİMİYET MİLLETİNDİR
ANKARA
Translation:
Sovereignty belongs to nation
Ankara
Comment
The Meskuk is the standard version of the turkish gold bullion coinage and is referred to as “store of value” or “money” coin.The year date is based on the number of years since 1923, when Turkey was established as a Republic.
The year date changes on 29 October, the date in 1923 when Turkey became a Republic, and the coins are struck with this date until 28 October in the following year.
For example, 1923/86 indicates that the coin was issued between 29 October 2009 and 28 October 2010.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Kuruş (Gold Bullion Coinage) 1923 (1923-1999) from Turkey is that it was minted using a unique process called "proof minting," which involves multiple strikes of the die to create a highly detailed and mirror-like finish. This process gives the coin a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 6690 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1943) | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1950) | 615 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1952) | 137 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1953) | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1954) | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1955) | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1956) | 268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1957) | 758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1958) | 1586 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1959) | 765 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1960) | 983 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1961) | 1738 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1962) | 2629 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1963) | 2763 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1964) | 3440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1965) | 3335 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1966) | 4914 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1967) | 4308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1968) | 3488 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1969) | 5636 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1970) | 7588 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1971) | 6060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1972) | 4235 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1973) | 4733 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1974) | 2757 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1975) | 2041 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1976) | 4819 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1977) | 1401 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 (1978) | 1484 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Kuruş (Gold Bullion Coinage) 1923 (1923-1999) coin.
