5 Kuruş

€1.00
IssuerTurkey
Year1935-1943
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Kuruş (0.05 TRL)
CurrencyOld lira (1923-2005)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight4 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#862, Schön#368
Obverse descriptionStar within crescent
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ
Reverse descriptionValue within designed sprigs
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 KURUŞ 1939
Edge3 reeded segments and 3 smooth segments. `T.C.` on the smooth
Mint
Mintage1935  - rare - 100 000
1936  - - 2 900 000
1937  - - 4 060 000
1938  - - 13 380 000
1939  - - 12 520 000
1940  - - 4 340 000
1942  - - 10 160 000
1943  - - 15 360 000
Catalog ID9299502460
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