500 Kuruş

Features

Issuer Turkey
Period Republic (1923-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Years 1942-2013
Value 500 Kuruş (5 TRL)
Currency Old lira (1923-2005)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 36.08 g
Diameter 44.6 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
34976
References KM# 874,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 208
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Series: Ziynet

Obverse

Portrait left

Reverse

The name of the country and the date in flowered monogram
in the circle of stars, floral border.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1951

Mint

Turkish State Mint (Darphane), Istanbul, Turkey

Comments

The Ziynet is the decorative version of the turkish gold bullion coinage and is referred to as primarily an “adornment” or “ornamented” coin. Many are retailed with a brass hook, soldered onto the rim, so they can be worn.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942  2 949
1943  1 210
1944  1 254
1947  3 699
1950  59
1951  21
1952  26
1953  35
1954  182
1955  14
1956  13
1957  68
1958  121
1959  294
1960  208
1961  619
1962  Photo 1 228 $ 3500
1963  1 985
1964  Photo 2 787 $ 3500
1965  Photo 4 631 $ 2200
1966  5 572 $ 2200
1967  6 637
1968  5 983
1969  Photo 7 152
1970  11 000
1971  15 000
1972  15 000
1973  Photo 7 939
1974  5 412
1975  6 205
1976  11 000
1977  6 931
1978  5 740
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2000  1 023
2001  620
2002  899
2003  1 395
2004  1 789
2005  2 232
2006  1 860
2007  2 883
2008  2 232
2009  1 581
2010  1 829
2011  1 860
2012  1 426
2013  1 426

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

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Numista Rarity index: 84 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 2372.10 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 33249
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1962 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 34317
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1962 UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
2022 December 26 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 61302
Lot 25223
Internet Archive
26 Dec 2022 1962 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 2100.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 34474
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1962 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 3720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
2021 November 21 The Santa Monica Collection of World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61237
Lot 99291
Internet Archive
21 Nov 2021 1962 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 3000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 35182
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1962 UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 3600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094
Lot 35182
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2021 1962 UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 3600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232216
Lot 63676
Internet Archive
14 Apr 2022 1964 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 2760.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
2021 March 25 - 27 The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3096
Lot 31194
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2021 1964 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 KuruşPicture 1 of a sold 500 Kuruş
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232140
Lot 61589
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2021 1965 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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