Turkish 50 Kuruş

Country of Origin: Republic of Turkey

Year of Issue: 2015

Denomination: 50 Kuruş

Composition: Bimetallic: Copper-Nickel outer ring, Brass center (65% Copper, 18% Zinc, 17% Nickel)

Turkish 50 Kuruş

Brief Description

A bimetallic Turkish coin featuring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the obverse and the Bosphorus Bridge on the reverse.

Historical Significance

Introduced as part of the re-denomination of the Turkish Lira series. It features Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, and the Bosphorus Bridge, which connects Europe and Asia.

Estimated Value

$0.05-$0.20 in typical circulated condition; $0.50-$1.50 in Uncirculated condition

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives which can damage the surface luster. Handle by the edges.

Mint Mark

None (Turkish State Mint, Istanbul)

Mintage & Rarity

Common; tens of millions produced annually.

Weight & Diameter

6.8g, 23.85mm

Edge

Divided reeded (grained and smooth sections)

Apparent Grade

Very Fine (VF) - Visible wear on high points of Atatürk's hair and the bridge detail, but legends and date are clear. Surrounding metal shows signs of circulation.

Obverse (Front)

Profile of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk facing left, surrounded by the legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' (Republic of Turkey) and a dot at the bottom.

Reverse (Back)

Denomination '50 KURUŞ' over an image of the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul. The crescent and star are at the top, and the year 2015 is at the bottom.

What Drives This Coin's Value

Primarily face value or numismatic interest in Uncirculated (BU) grades. Condition and year are the main drivers.

Similar Coins

Often confused with the Euro 50 cent coin due to similar bimetallic appearance and size.

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Check for clear, crisp details in the bridge lines and the year. Magnetic response of the brass center vs the ring can help verify composition.

Notable Varieties & Errors

None widely recognized for this specific date; occasional minor rotation or strike errors.

Created At: 2026-05-10T22:07:24.929653