Turkey Gold 100 Kurush
Gold coins like these possess great historical and intrinsic value which rises and falls alongside gold prices.
These pieces, dating back to the beginning of modern Italy as a kingdom and nation, feature mustache-sporting portraits of King Umberto I on their obverses, while later designs feature more recognizably featured King Victor Emanuele II’s face on later designs.
Lira
The Italian Lira was discontinued when Italy joined the Euro in 2002 and was a gold-backed currency issued by Italy’s kingdom and unified state. It served as a successor to Sardinian Liras, Lombardy-Venetia Pounds, Two Sicilies Piastres and Papal States Scudo coins; each par equaled 40 Kurus; it was often known in English as Pound due to its Latin root “libre,” and was represented by an “L” with one or two lines as its symbolism.
Although not as renowned as France’s 20 Franc Angel coin, Italy’s Lira coin was still highly sought-after worldwide due to its gold content of 0.167 oz, as well as historical and collectable appeal. Additionally, this legal tender coin had legal tender face value within Italy itself making it an invaluable addition for retirement funds, investments and coin collections worldwide.
The 20 Lira gold coin is one of the largest produced by Italy as part of their series of coins and bears a bust of Victor Emanuel I, who reigned from 1861-1878 before being assassinated. On its reverse is Italy’s coat of arms; both sides boast intricate engravings that give this bullion piece its unique appearance; furthermore, its market price rises and falls daily as traded globally on global markets.
Turkey Gold 100 Kurush
The Turkey Gold 100 Kurush coin dates back to the Ottoman Empire’s peak days under various sultans and weighs 7.21 grams of 22-karat gold, featuring intricate Islamic calligraphy designs as well as its royal seal, the Tughra. Today these coins are prized both for their historical and artisanal merit as well as for their gold content – making them popular investments and collectibles alike.
Turkey boasts an extensive gold production history dating back millennia. Their vast empire once stretched from Asia to Europe and their gold coins are highly sought-after investments by investors looking for rare world gold bullion. Designs such as Altin, Mahbub and Kurush coins make these coins highly collectable among investors looking to diversify their portfolio with rare world bullion bullion.
Each of these coins featured an original reverse design featuring the calligraphic monogram of an Ottoman Turkish Sultan along with his or her monogram in calligraphic script, surrounded by laurel wreath and torches sprigs. They were all struck at the famed Constantinople Mint which previously produced gold Byzants for Byzantine Emperor during its 1,000 year rule before transitioning into Ottoman minting operations.
As with other coins from its time, the gold content of Turkey Gold 100 Kurush coins was determined by their intrinsic value based on current market prices for precious metals at the time they were struck. Their worth has stood the test of time and these coins continue to hold value even though no longer part of official currency systems.
Comparing these coins’ gold content with that of contemporary Swiss, French, and Belgian 20 franc coins shows that Turkey Gold 100 Kurush was significantly higher in purity. This makes the coin an invaluable addition to any gold bullion collection.
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