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200 Lira Hijra
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Composition | Gold (.916) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central rectangular cartouche bearing the Arabic inscription 'محمد رسول الله' (Muhammad, Messenger of God) in stylized calligraphy, set within a decorative wreath of roses rendered in fine relief. The circular legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' (Republic of Turkey) arcs along the upper rim in Latin characters. The denomination '200 TL' and the date '2009' appear in the lower field, flanking a small star ornament. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed panoramic view of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, with the Kaaba prominently depicted at center surrounded by throngs of pilgrims rendered in fine engraved detail, evoking the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The architectural elements of the Grand Mosque are visible in the background, conveying depth and grandeur. In the lower exergue, the Latin inscription 'HİCRETİN 1430.YILI' commemorates the 1430th anniversary of the Hijra, the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina. |
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Issued to commemorate the Islamic calendar's Hijra — the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, which marks year one of the lunar calendar — this piece is part of the Turkish State Mint's broader series of gold commemoratives tied to Islamic heritage. Turkey's secular state minting religious commemoratives reflects a deliberate policy shift that accelerated under the AKP government during the 2000s, as the mint expanded into markets of religiously observant collectors both domestically and across the Gulf states.