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1 Kuruş African darter bird
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Bimetallic coin featuring the large numeral '1' in the centre of the nickel silver inner disc, with the denomination legend 'KURUŞ' and date '2019' inscribed below. Flanking the numeral on either side are two detailed wheat ears extending diagonally across the field, with an olive branch on the right. The Turkish crescent and star device appears above the numeral at the top of the inner disc, and a small mint mark is visible below the date. The outer brass ring bears the legend 'TÜRKİYE' at the top and 'CUMHURİYETİ' at the bottom, separated by raised dots on each side. |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ 1 KURUŞ 2019 |
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Part of Turkey's ongoing wildlife conservation series, this issue drew some criticism from collectors when the bimetallic format was introduced for lower denominations — a cost and durability decision that altered the feel of the small-change coinage considerably. The African darter's inclusion is notable given the species' marginal presence in Turkey, confined almost entirely to a handful of wetland sites near the Syrian border.