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Turkey - 500 Kurush 1923 year 70 (=1993) - Gold Bullion Coinage - Gold 917,...
Turkey – 500 Kurush 1923 year 70 (=1993) – Gold Bullion Coinage – Gold 917, 36.08g, 34.4mm
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Obverse
Wreath of oak leaves and cereal ears.
Lettering:
TÜRKİYE
CUMHURİYETİ
1923
29
Translation: Republic of Turkey
Reverse
Portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk facing left
Lettering:
HAKİMİYET MİLLETİNDİR
ANKARA
Translation:
Sovereignty belongs to nation
Ankara
Comments
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.