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30 000 000 Lira 23 of April - Children's Day
| Issuer | Turkey State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central multi-line bilingual inscription in Turkish and English commemorating April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day, arranged within the recessed field. The legend 'TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ' curves along the upper inner border, flanked symmetrically on each side by the Turkish crescent-and-star symbol. The denomination '30.000.000 LİRA' and date '2002' are inscribed along the lower arc of the inner field. An outer border carries a continuous bilingual motto in Turkish and English reading 'BUGÜNÜN ÇOCUKLARI, ELE ELE' and 'TODAY'S CHILDREN, TOMORROW'S WORLD, HAND IN HAND' together with 'DÜNYA'NIN GELECEĞİ', rendered in raised lettering against an oxidized silver finish that contrasts the polished devices. |
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| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ · 23 NİSAN ULUSAL EGEMENLİK VE ÇOCUK BAYRAMI · APRIL 23RD NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND CHILDREN'S DAY · 30.000.000 LİRA · 2002 · BUGÜNÜN ÇOCUKLARI, ELE ELE · DÜNYA'NIN GELECEĞİ · TODAY'S CHILDREN, TOMORROW'S WORLD, HAND IN HAND |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a high-relief sculptural composition by engraver Nesrin Ekşi depicting a joyful gathering of children from diverse nations, dressed in traditional costumes, dancing, waving, and celebrating across the entire field. Streamers, balloons, and festive decorative elements enliven the background, conveying a sense of international unity and celebration. The border is adorned with a continuous ribbon motif interspersed with small national flags, symbols, and emblems representing countries of the world, surmounted by a crescent-and-star at the apex. The engraver's signature 'EKŞİ' appears incuse in the lower right field. The oxidized silver finish enhances the sculptural depth and fine detail of the composition. |
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