Turkey 1977 50 lira

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 2½ and five lira in stainless steel.

Recorded mintage: 25,000.

Specification: 8.85 g, .830 fine silver, .236 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 912.

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 kuruş
• 1976 5 kuruş, F.A.O.
• 1976 10 kuruş, F.A.O.
• 1977 2½ lira F.A.O.
• 1977 5 lira F.A.O.
• 1978 1000 lira
• Coins and currency dated 1977
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