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2 1/2 Lira FAO
| Issuer | Turkey |
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| Year | 1979 |
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| Weight | 9 g |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing portrait bust of an Anatolian bride in traditional dress, her elaborately braided and ornamented headdress rendered in fine relief with floral medallion details and layered veiling. The figure is depicted with strong artistic detail emphasizing regional folk costume. The circular legend reads 'TÜRKIYE CUMHURIYETI' at the top and 'AILE PLANLAMASI · HERKES ICIN YIYECEK' around the lower periphery, separated by bullet points. |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKIYE CUMHURIYETI AILE PLANLAMASI · HERKES ICIN YIYECEK (Translation: REPUBLIC OF TURKEY / FAMILY PLANNING · FOOD FOR ALL) |
| Reverse description | Central field displays the denomination '2 1/2' in large numerals above the inscription 'LIRA', with the date '1979' below, all enclosed within a wreath composed of wheat ears to the left and an olive branch to the right. At the top of the wreath, the Turkish national symbols of a crescent moon and a five-pointed star are prominently featured. |
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