Head of Atatürk left. This coin is known as `Tam Cumhuriyet Altını` = Full Republican Gold and used with its bullion value. New dates are always preferred by the public; thus older dates are rarer as many go back to the mint each year to be melted.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
HAKİMİYET MİLLETİNDİR
ANKARA (Translation: sovereignty rests with the nation Ankara (capital city of Turkey))
Reverse description
Legend and date within wreath. Date is calculated by adding onto 1923 the bottom number. Illustrated example here is 1923+47=1970.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ
1923
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47 (Translation: Republic of Turkey)