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2,5 Lira Great Offensive
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Thickness | 2.68 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central to the obverse is the commemorative logo for the centenary of the Great Offensive, rendered as '1☪0' with the crescent-and-star substituting for the digit zero. A profile silhouette of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk appears within the design. The surrounding legend reads 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ • REPUBLIC OF TURKEY' along the upper periphery, with 'BÜYÜK TAARRUZ'UN YÜZÜNCÜ YILI' and the denomination '2,5 Türk Lirası' and date '2022' distributed in the field. The Turkish State Mint privy mark appears in the lower portion of the design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a detailed depiction of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk set against a dynamic scene evoking the advance of Turkish troops during the Great Offensive, referencing his presence at Afyon Kocatepe on 26 August 1922. The composition is rendered in high relief with strong artistic detail conveying historical gravitas. The legend 'BÜYÜK TAARRUZ'UN YÜZÜNCÜ YILI' arcs across the design, accompanied by the date '26 AĞUSTOS 1922' in the field. |
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| Mint | Turkish State Mint (Darphane), Istanbul, Turkey (1926-date) |
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