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1 500 000 Lira 1st World Air Games
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ 1.500 000 LİRA 1997 |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dynamic scene commemorating the legendary Ottoman aviator Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi, shown in flight above a detailed panoramic view of historic Istanbul, with Ottoman-era buildings, minarets, and sailing vessels rendered in the lower left field. Çelebi is portrayed soaring on artificial wings in the upper right portion of the field, with stylised clouds beneath him. Two circular sport emblems appear to the right of the central design, referencing the 1st World Air Games. The circular legend 'HEZARFEN AHMET ÇELEBİ' runs along the upper periphery, while '1st WORLD AIR GAMES TURKEY' is inscribed along the lower periphery, all in Latin characters. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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