• Obverse: Portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk facing left, surrounded by the inscription “Türkiye Cumhuriyeti” (Republic of Turkey).

• Reverse: Denomination “1 Türk Lirasi” and the year 2009, framed by an ornamental pattern.

• Composition: Bimetallic (nickel-brass center, copper-nickel ring) 🪙

• Weight: 8.2 g

• Diameter: 26.15 mm

• Edge: Reeded with lettering

• Mint: Turkish State Mint

Historical Insight:
Introduced in 2005 as part of Turkey’s currency reform, the 1 lira coin symbolizes the country’s shift to a modern, stable economy and continues to feature the enduring image of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic.

Indicators:

• 🪙 Bimetal

Collecting Note:
Despite being a modern circulation coin, its bimetallic structure and strong design make it an attractive addition to a contemporary world coin collection.