• Obverse: Portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (founder of the Republic of Turkey) with the inscription "TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ" (Republic of Turkey).

• Reverse: Denomination "50 Kuruş" and the year 2010, with decorative elements and the crescent-and-star symbol of Turkey.

• Composition: Bimetallic (brass center, nickel outer ring)

• Weight: 6.8 g

• Diameter: 23.85 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Mint: Turkish State Mint (Darphane)

Historical Insight:
The 50 kurus is part of the post-2005 “new lira” series, aimed at stabilizing Turkey’s currency after years of high inflation. Featuring Atatürk’s portrait, it symbolizes national pride and the country’s ongoing modernization while retaining echoes of Ottoman heritage in its decorative elements.

Collecting Note:
As a bimetallic coin, it stands out visually in circulation and represents Turkey’s economic transition into the 21st century, making it a meaningful addition to your world coin collection.