1 lira Turkey 2015 – Turkish Angora cat

The Ankara cat is one of the oldest cat breeds in the world, originating in the area around the city of Ankara (formerly called Angora) in central Turkey. It was in honor of this city that the cat got its name. In Turkey, there is a belief that the white Angora cat with different eyes is a special animal associated with the country’s history and even with the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

Obverse: Along the edge is written “Republic of Turkey”, in the center is the coin’s denomination: 1 lira, and below is the year of issue: 2015. The crescent moon and star at the top of the coin are symbols of Turkey. On the left are ears of wheat, symbolizing agriculture. On the right is a laurel branch, the traditional symbol of peace and victory

Reverse: Image of Ankara cat

Nominal value: 1 lira

Weight: 10.2 g

Diameter: 26,15 mm