| Issuer | Turkey |
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Lira (500 TRL) |
| Currency | Old lira (1923-2005) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Dimensions | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Hakkı Baha Çavuşgil |
| In circulation to | 1 January 2005 |
| Reference(s) | KM#931 |
| Obverse description | Value within wreath |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ 500 LİRA |
| Reverse description | Multiracial children dancing, city view (Blue Mosque silhouette) above, logos and date below |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ULUSLARARASI ÇOCUK YILI
1979 (Translation: International Year of the Child (as UNESCO proclaimed 1979 it)) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Turkish State Mint (Darphane),Istanbul, Turkey (1926-date) Valcambi SA, Balerna,Switzerland |
| Mintage | 1979 - Proof, Type 1: Turkish State Mint - 10 920 1979 - Proof, Type 2: Valcambi SA - 3 |
| Catalog ID | 4244155920 |
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