Turkish Coins

Explore our collection of Turkish Coins, featuring a wide range of circulating, commemorative, proof, and historic issues from the Republic of Türkiye. Straddling both Europe and Asia, Turkey possesses one of the world's richest numismatic traditions, with coinage spanning ancient civilisations, the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, and the modern Turkish Republic.

The lands of modern Turkey have been at the heart of coin history for over 2,500 years. Ancient Lydia, located in western Anatolia, is widely credited with producing some of the world's first true coins during the 7th century BC. These early electrum pieces laid the foundation for coinage systems that would later spread throughout the ancient world.

Following centuries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine rule, the region became the centre of the Ottoman Empire, which issued an extensive range of gold, silver, and copper coinage from the late 13th century onwards. Ottoman coins are highly sought after by collectors and often feature elegant Arabic calligraphy, imperial tughra monograms, and inscriptions naming individual sultans.

Modern Turkish coinage began with the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Many circulating and commemorative coins issued since then feature portraits of Atatürk, whose image remains a defining characteristic of Turkish currency.

Today, Turkey's currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Modern circulation coins include denominations ranging from 1 kuruş to 1 lira, while the Turkish State Mint also produces a variety of commemorative and collector issues celebrating national history, cultural landmarks, sporting achievements, and important anniversaries.

Turkish commemorative coins frequently showcase themes such as:

• Historic Ottoman and Seljuk heritage
• Ancient archaeological sites including Ephesus and Göbekli Tepe
• National anniversaries and cultural achievements
• Wildlife and UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Portraits of notable Turkish historical figures

Our collection includes Ottoman coins, early Republican issues, circulating Turkish Lira coinage, commemorative releases, proof sets, silver and gold collector coins, and limited-edition numismatic pieces. Whether you are building a collection of Middle Eastern coins, European coinage, Ottoman history, or modern world currencies, Turkish Coins offer exceptional historical depth and collector appeal.

Browse our range below to discover historic issues, commemorative releases, proof coins, and collectable coins from Türkiye.