500 Lira (FAO World Fisheries Conference) 1984 front 500 Lira (FAO World Fisheries Conference) 1984 back
500 Lira (FAO World Fisheries Conference) 1984 photo
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500 Lira FAO World Fisheries Conference

1984 year
Gold (.917) 47.54 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1984
Value
500 Lira (500&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
47.54 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 January 2005
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#74924
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DÜNYA BALIKÇILIK KONFERANSI 1983-84
FAO WORLD FISHERIES CONFERENCE

Designer: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin is part of a complete 9-piece World Fisheries Conference set in gold: Cape Verde (KM# 22b), Ghana (KM# 21b), São Tomé and Príncipe (KM 41b), Mozambique (KM# 106b), Seychelles (KM# 53b), Somalia (KM# 40b), Liberia(KM#47b) and Uruguay (KM# 86b).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1984 Turkish 500 Lira coin is that it features a unique design that represents the theme of fisheries and marine life. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized image of a fish, while the reverse side features a representation of a fishing net and a boat, symbolizing the importance of fishing and aquaculture in Turkey. The coin's design was created by the Turkish artist, Hulusi Koc, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1984  14 - - - - - -

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