Mediterranean Region of Turkey commemorative coin


 
The coin commemorates the Mediterranean Region of Turkey, and is the first coin of the "Cities of seven regions (of Turkey)" serie.
Face Value: 40 Yeni Turk Lirasi (New Turkish Lira)
Metal: 925 Silver
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Weight: 31,47 gr.
Proof, with reeded edge
Max. Issue: 3.000
Artist: Tekin Gulbasar
Released : 21.11.2008
Available on the mint shop until: 21.11.2010
 
The coin obverse depicts a collage of Roman Apollon Temple in Side, Lycian Rock tombs in Demre and the Greek Four Seasons Godess sculpture, all in Antalya
and the reverse depicts The Stone Bridge built under Hadrian and The Clock Tower in Adana, largest two cities of the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.