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20 Lira Hijra
| Issuer | Turkey |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | A decorative wreath composed of stylised roses encircles the central field, within which appears a rectangular cartouche bearing the Arabic calligraphic inscription 'Allah' and 'Rasul' (a religious invocation). The legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin script, while the denomination '20 TL' and the date '2009' appear at the lower field flanking the wreath. The overall design is rendered in antique relief against a flat field, imparting a medallic aesthetic. |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ 20 TL 2009 |
| Reverse description | A detailed bird's-eye perspective view of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca dominates the field, with the cubic form of the Kaaba prominently rendered at centre, surrounded by dense crowds of pilgrims performing Tawaf. The surrounding mosque complex with its colonnaded walls and minarets is depicted in fine relief, conveying the grandeur of the holy site. The inscription 'HİCRETİN 1430.YILI' appears in the lower exergue in Latin script, commemorating the 1430th year of the Hijra calendar. The entire composition is executed in high-relief antique bronze finish. |
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