Turkey 2014 25 kurush

from the Acanthite Collection

Turkey has, since World War Two, a history of inflation. The new lira superseded the old lira at the rate of 1,000,000 to one in 2003. This 25 kurush bears the stern visage of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Republic. It is listed in the SCWC for 2009-2013 altho later dates exist. As of August 2023, US$1 = 27.16 lira, making this coin worth about US$0.009.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 4 g, copper-nickel-zinc, reeded edge, 20.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 1242.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

Link to:

• Turkey 2009 10 kurush
• 2009 50 kurush
• 2010 25 kurush
• 2012 50 kurush
• 2015 lira
• 2018 25 kurush
• Coins and currency dated 2014
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