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2.5 Lira Beşiktaş
| Issuer | Turkey |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | At center, the colored shield-shaped emblem of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), depicting a crescent and star above a football against a white enamel ground, occupies the upper field. Below the emblem, the bold legend 'TFF' appears in large raised letters, followed by a football symbol and the date '2021' in the lower central field. A circular legend reading 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' to the left and 'REPUBLIC OF TURKEY' to the right runs along the outer border, with the denomination '2.5 Türk Lirası' inscribed along the lower rim between two bullet separators. The antiqued bronze surface provides strong contrast against the raised design elements. |
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| Reverse description | At center, the stylized trophy emblem of the Turkish Süper Lig championship is depicted in relief, showing a shield-shaped cup with a crescent and star motif above the 'SüperLig' logotype inscribed across the lower portion of the trophy. The circular legend '2020-2021 SEZONU ŞAMPİYONU' runs along the upper border, while 'BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.' is inscribed in large raised letters along the lower rim. The antiqued bronze field provides a dark, recessed background that accentuates the boldly raised lettering and central device. |
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This piece belongs to Turkey's commemorative football club series, issued by the Turkish State Mint to mark the founding anniversaries of Istanbul's major clubs. Beşiktaş J.K., founded in 1903, is the oldest sports club in Turkey — a distinction the club has defended vigorously, including in legal disputes over official recognition.