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20 Lira Naim Süleymanoğlu
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint |
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| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a finely detailed high-relief depiction of a weightlifter in a crouching position, grasping a loaded barbell at the moment of the lift, rendered in a dynamic and realistic athletic style. The Turkish crescent and star emblem appears at the top of the inner circle. The circular legend along the upper periphery reads 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' on the left and 'REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE' on the right, separated by the national emblem. The denomination '20 Türk Lirası' and the date '2022' are inscribed along the lower border, flanking the mint mark of the Turkish State Mint. |
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| Reverse description | Central field presents a full-length standing figure of legendary Turkish weightlifter Naim Süleymanoğlu in competition attire, his right fist raised triumphantly above his head in a victory pose, rendered in bold relief. To the left of the figure, the name 'NAİM' appears prominently in large block lettering, above 'SÜLEYMANOĞLU' and the life dates '1967–2017', accompanied by the honorific epithet 'CEP HERKÜLÜ' (Pocket Hercules). A vertical list of his championship achievements is inscribed to the lower left, each entry paired with a stylized trophy and medal motif. The curved legend 'TÜRK SPOR İNSANI SERİSİ' (Turkish Sportspeople Series) arcs along the right periphery. The overall composition commemorates Süleymanoğlu's unparalleled career across three Olympic Games and multiple world and European championships. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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