Issued as part of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization coin program, which ran from the late 1960s through the 1980s and enlisted dozens of member nations to produce thematic coinage promoting agricultural development and food security. Turkey participated repeatedly across multiple denominations. Acmonital — a chromium-iron alloy developed in Italy — was the material of choice for many FAO issues during this period, prized for its corrosion resistance and bright steel appearance on new strikes.
Issued as part of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization coin program, which ran from the late 1960s through the 1980s and enlisted dozens of member nations to produce thematic coinage promoting agricultural development and food security. Turkey participated repeatedly across multiple denominations. Acmonital — a chromium-iron alloy developed in Italy — was the material of choice for many FAO issues during this period, prized for its corrosion resistance and bright steel appearance on new strikes.