1991 Turkey 1000 Lira Copper-Nickel Km 997

1991 TURKEY 1000 LIRA COPPER-NICKEL KM 997 1991 Turkey 1000 Lira Copper-Nickel KM 997 Uncirculated Coin This 1991 Turkey 1000 Lira coin is a striking example of Turkish numismatics, cataloged as KM 997. Struck in a durable copper-nickel composition, the obverse features the refined profile of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the Republic of Turkey, surrounded by the inscription Turkiye Cumhuriyeti. The reverse displays the denomination of 1000 Lira and the date 1991, framed by stylized ears of wheat and the iconic crescent and star symbol. This specific uncirculated coin is housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip, preserving its original luster and sharp design details. A significant piece of modern Turkish history, this copper-nickel issue is a must-have for collectors of world currency and Middle Eastern coinage. 1991 TURKEY 1000 LIRA COPPER-NICKEL KM 997 Condition: This coin appears to be in circulated condition, showing moderate surface wear and scattered contact marks consistent with age and use. The details of the portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the obverse and the denomination on the reverse remain clearly legible, though the high points exhibit some smoothing. This business strike was minted at the Turkish State Mint and is composed of copper-nickel. Historically, this 1000 Lira piece represents a period of high inflation in Turkey during the early 1990s, which necessitated the issuance of high-denomination coinage for daily transactions. The grading is not professionally certified, but the item retains a full rim and clear legends. Turkish coin, 1000 Lira, 1991, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, numismatics, coin collecting, currency, Republic of Turkey, vintage money, coin holder, obverse, reverse, Turkish Lira, metal coin, collectible Turkey 1991 coin, 1000 Lira Turkey, Turkish numismatics, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk coin, 1000 Lira 1991, collectible Turkish coins, vintage Turkish currency, KM 997 coin, Turkiye Cumhuriyeti coin, world coin collecting IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction close