Monday, September 18, 2023

Turkey 2023 lighter coins for 25 and 50 kuruş and 1 lira

The phisical specifications for these 3 denominations have changed, they are now lighter and thinner:

Turkey 2023 lighter coins for 25 and 50 kuruş and 1 lira

25 kuruş:
Weight: 2.9 g (previuosly 4.0 g)
Thickness: 1.1 mm (previuosly 1.5 mm)

50 kuruş:
Weight: 5.5 g (previuosly 6.8 g)
Thickness: 1.5 mm (previuosly 2.0 mm)

1 lira:
Weight: 6.6 g (previuosly 8.2 g)
Thickness: 1.5 mm (previuosly 2.0 mm)

(news from Jo Hoogeveen)
(image from Delcampe seller doc4710)

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous19:12

    What is the metal composition and thickness of the 2023 25, 10 and 5 kuruş?

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  2. Anonymous19:04

    What is the metal compostion of the new 5 & 10 kuruş of 2023? ? Why do they keep this a secret?

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