Türkiye. 20 lira 2005 (No reserve price)
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Turkish 20 Yeni Türk Lirasi coin from 2005, in proof condition, weighing 23.33 g of 925/1000 silver, with a denomination of 20 lira and a mintage of 753 pieces, minted by the Turkish State Mint in Istanbul and featuring a Çöl Varanı (Varanus griseus) on the reverse as part of the Turkish Wildlife series.
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Turkey – 20 New Turkish Lira 2005 – Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus) – Silver Proof – Only 753 specimens
Technical data
- Country: Turkey
- Year: 2005
- Denomination: 20 New Turkish Lira
- Series: Turkish Wildlife – Animals of Turkey
- Subject: Desert Monitor – Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus)
- Metal: Silver
- Silver content: 925/1000
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter: 38.61 mm
- Pure silver weight: about 21.58 grams
- Quality: Proof
- Edition: Only 753 specimens
- Mint: Turkish State Mint, Istanbul
- Catalog number: KM# 1185
- Numista reference: N# 53584
- Edge: Serrated
Description
A particularly beautiful and rare Turkish silver commemorative coin of 20 New Turkish Lira from 2005.
This coin belongs to the collection series Turkish Wildlife, dedicated to notable and protected animal species of Turkey.
The reverse side features a finely detailed desert monitor (Varanus griseus), with the Turkish inscription ÇÖL VARANI.
The desert monitor is an impressive reptile species found in dry and desert-like regions of Asia and the Middle East.
The obverse shows the denomination of 20 New Turkish Lira, the year 2005, the Turkish crescent and star, and decorative floral motifs.
The coin is struck in Proof quality, with matte relief details against mirrored backgrounds.
With a Turkish state mint registered edition of only 753 specimens, this is a particularly rare silver collectible coin.
Condition
The coin visually is in nice collector's condition, with clearly visible details and a fine silver luster.
The photos are an integral part of the description and show the exact state of the coin.
You will receive exactly the coin shown.
An interesting addition for collectors of rare silver world coins, Turkish commemorative coins, and coins featuring animal motifs.
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Turkey – 20 New Turkish Lira 2005 – Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus) – Silver Proof – Only 753 specimens
Technical data
- Country: Turkey
- Year: 2005
- Denomination: 20 New Turkish Lira
- Series: Turkish Wildlife – Animals of Turkey
- Subject: Desert Monitor – Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus)
- Metal: Silver
- Silver content: 925/1000
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter: 38.61 mm
- Pure silver weight: about 21.58 grams
- Quality: Proof
- Edition: Only 753 specimens
- Mint: Turkish State Mint, Istanbul
- Catalog number: KM# 1185
- Numista reference: N# 53584
- Edge: Serrated
Description
A particularly beautiful and rare Turkish silver commemorative coin of 20 New Turkish Lira from 2005.
This coin belongs to the collection series Turkish Wildlife, dedicated to notable and protected animal species of Turkey.
The reverse side features a finely detailed desert monitor (Varanus griseus), with the Turkish inscription ÇÖL VARANI.
The desert monitor is an impressive reptile species found in dry and desert-like regions of Asia and the Middle East.
The obverse shows the denomination of 20 New Turkish Lira, the year 2005, the Turkish crescent and star, and decorative floral motifs.
The coin is struck in Proof quality, with matte relief details against mirrored backgrounds.
With a Turkish state mint registered edition of only 753 specimens, this is a particularly rare silver collectible coin.
Condition
The coin visually is in nice collector's condition, with clearly visible details and a fine silver luster.
The photos are an integral part of the description and show the exact state of the coin.
You will receive exactly the coin shown.
An interesting addition for collectors of rare silver world coins, Turkish commemorative coins, and coins featuring animal motifs.
Shipping
The coin will be carefully and securely packaged and shipped with tracking.
judge for yourself from the images
Sent by registered mail
Details
Era
After 2000
Country/province
Türkiye
Year/period and variation
2005
Denomination
20 lira
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
proof
Weight
23.33 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
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Coin type
Modern world coins (non Euro coins post-1960)
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