Turkey 1977 2-1/2 lira KM-910

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was issued by Turkey as part of the F.A.O. series. At this point, the 50 lira denomination was used for commemoratives only; the first circulating fifty lira coin appeared in 1984. Turkey issued an elaborate series of F.A.O. coins, including this gold issue from 1978. The obverse features stylized figures of a family while urging "Food and shelter for all." This issue was accompanied by a similar five lira in stainless steel and fifty lira in silver.

Recorded mintage: 25,000.

Specification: stainless steel, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 910.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1970 2½ lira F.A.O.
• 1976 5 kurush F.A.O.
• 1977 5 lira F.A.O.
• 1977 50 lira F.A.O.
• 1978 1000 lira
• Coins and currency dated 1977
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