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3 000 000 Lira Galata Tower
| Issuer | Turkish State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the Turkish crescent and star emblem above the denomination '3.000.000 LIRA' and date '1998', all flanked by two crossed wheat ears to the left and an olive branch to the right. The Turkish State Mint monogram appears below the date in the lower field. The circular legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' runs along the periphery in Latin script. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed architectural view of the historic Galata Tower rising prominently above the surrounding rooftops of the Galata quarter in Istanbul, rendered with fine engraving against a mirror-polished field. To the left of the tower, the Turkish crescent and star symbol appears in the field. The legend 'GALATA KULESİ' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'EURO' is inscribed along the lower border, referencing Turkey's participation in the Euro Cities commemorative coin program. |
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