Turkish 50 Kuruş

Republic of Turkey · 2015

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

Country: Republic of Turkey
Year: 2015
Denomination: 50 Kuruş

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Overview

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.

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.

Estimated value

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

What drives this coin's value

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

Grade assessment

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.

Mintage & rarity

Common; tens of millions produced annually.

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.

Similar coins

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

Care & preservation

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

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Turkish Lira Banknote (Banknot)

Turkey · This is a banknote, not a coin. The year of issue will be printed on the banknote, usually as a series date or actual issue date. Based on the design, specifically the portrait of Atatürk and the "ON TÜRK LİRASI" text, this appears to be a 10 Turkish Lira banknote from the E9 Emission Group, which started circulating in 2009. The text "14 OCAK 1970 TARIH VE 1211 SAYILI KANUNA GORE CIKARILMISTIR" on the banknote refers to the legal basis for issuing banknotes in Turkey, not the actual issue date of this specific series.

10 Turkish Lira (On Türk Lirası)