As part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the founding of our Republic, special commemorative coins were minted by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of our Republic, two different commemorative coins were minted. One of them is a 5 Turkish Lira commemorative coin for daily use. 100 million of these coins were minted and put into circulation on October 29, 2023. The other commemorative coin is made of bronze alloy and only 10,000 of them were minted.
What are the characteristics of the commemorative coin issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of our Republic?
The 100th Anniversary themed 5 TL Commemorative Coin features the "Turkish Century" logo in its inner center. Above the logo is the number "5," and below it, the words "TURKISH LIRA." The outer ring features an eight-pointed "Seljuk Star" motif, with its outline repeated to create depth. The "₺" symbol is positioned to the left of the Seljuk star, and the "TC" symbol to the right, serving as a security feature. The year of issue, "2023," is inscribed at the bottom. The crescent moon and star are positioned at the intersection of the outer ring and the center. The coin weighs 8.25 grams and has a diameter of 28.15 millimeters.
What are the price and specifications of the Bronze Commemorative Coin for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey?
This collectible coin, made of bronze alloy and priced at 650 Turkish Lira, was minted in a limited edition of only 10,000 units. It has been available since October 30, 2023, from the Turkish Mint's e-commerce website or the Beşiktaş store of the General Directorate of the Turkish Mint and Stamp Printing Office. The obverse features reliefs of the 12 Presidents of the Republic of Turkey and the logos "The Centennial of the Republic of Turkey" and "The Century of Turkey". The reverse features a relief of Atatürk, the number "100" highlighting the reforms since the proclamation of the Republic, and the "Centennial of the Republic of Turkey" logo rendered in red enamel.
The commemorative coins were approved by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance as part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the founding of our Republic. The commemorative coins were prepared with an understanding that respects Turkish history, culture, and values.
Which Presidents are depicted in relief on the Bronze Commemorative Coin marking the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey?
The commemorative coin features reliefs of the 12 Presidents of the Republic of Türkiye on its obverse. These presidents are:
- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938)
- Ismet Inonu (1884-1973)
- Celal Bayar (1883-1986)
- Cemal Gürsel (1895-1966)
- Cevdet Sunay (1899-1982)
- Fahri Korutürk (1903-1987)
- Kenan Evren (1917-2015)
- Turgut Özal (1927-1993)
- Suleyman Demirel (1924-2015)
- Ahmet Necdet Sezer (1941- )
- Abdullah Gül (1950- )
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (1954- )
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