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5000 Lira
| Nickel brass (69.5% Copper, 18% Zinc, 12% Nickel, 0.5% Manganese) | 10.3 g | 28.75 mm |
| Issuer | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1923-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1992-1994 |
| Value | 5000 Lira (5000 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (69.5% Copper, 18% Zinc, 12% Nickel, 0.5% Manganese) |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Tulip flowers to the left of value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☪
5000
LİRA
1994
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: TÜRKIYE <> CUMHURIYETI <>
Translation: Republic of Turkey
Interesting fact
The 5000 Lira coin from Turkey was designed by sculptor and engraver, Turgut Özal. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of Turkey, while the reverse side features an image of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine church in Istanbul that was later converted into a mosque. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 23560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 13240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 65792000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Lira 1992-1994 coin.
