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50 Türk Lirasi European Capital of Culture
| Issuer | Turkey State Mint (Darphane) |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Value | 50 Lira |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ / İstanbul 2010 / AVRUPA KÜLTÜR BAŞKENTİ / EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE / 50 TÜRK LİRASI / 2010 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a mirror-polished field bearing a highly detailed relief depiction of an ancient Neolithic anthropomorphic idol, reminiscent of artifacts associated with early settlements in the Istanbul region. The stylized figurine, with broad shoulders, a compact torso decorated with a zigzag incised band at the waist, and two stubby lower limbs, occupies the central field. The inscription 'M.Ö. 6200 İSTANBUL' is positioned in curved legend along the upper portion of the field, referencing the approximate date of circa 6200 BC associated with the earliest human habitation of Istanbul. |
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