500 Lira (World Cup) 1982 front 500 Lira (World Cup) 1982 back
500 Lira (World Cup) 1982 photo
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500 Lira World Cup

1982 year
Silver (.925) 23.33 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Turkey
Period
Republic (1923-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1982
Value
500 Lira (500&nbspTRL)
Currency
Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
23.33 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 January 2005
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#46392
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Soccer ball coming from a map in front of a lined globe design

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DÜNYA FUTBOL SAMPİYONASI
İSPANYA 1982

Engraver: Suat Özyönüm

Designers: Namık Bayık, Abdullah Taşçı

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1982 Turkish 500 Lira World Cup coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for football (soccer). The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized football player in motion, while the reverse side features the iconic Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, which was the venue for the 1982 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between West Germany and France. This coin was minted to commemorate Turkey's hosting of the tournament and is a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and football fans alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  12390 - - - - - -

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