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500 Lira Year of the Child
1979 year| Silver (.925) | 23.33 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 500 Lira (500 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#46361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Multiracial children dancing, city view (Blue Mosque silhouette) above, logos and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ULUSLARARASI ÇOCUK YILI
1979
Translation:
International Year of the Child
(as UNESCO proclaimed 1979 it)
Engraver: Hakkı Baha Çavuşgil
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
The 1979 Turkish 500 Lira coin (Year of the Child) was designed by Turkish artist and sculptor, Ali H. Çalık. The coin's design features a stylized depiction of a child's face, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves, symbolizing the innocence and purity of childhood. The coin's obverse side features the Turkish coat of arms and the words "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti" (Republic of Turkey) written in Turkish. The coin was minted in 1979 to commemorate the International Year of the Child, which was declared by the United Nations to promote the rights and well-being of children around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lira (Year of the Child) 1979 coin.
