 This is the first coin depicting Nasreddin Hodja, commemorating 1996 UNESCO Seven hundredth anniversary of the death of the Turkish humorist Nasreddin Hoca (Although the inscription reads; 1996 - UNESCO Nasreddin Hodja - World laughter year). Face Value: 750.000 Turkish Lira Metal: 925 Silver
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Weight: 23,33 gr.
Proof, with reeded edge 4.300 pieces sold Artist: Turhan Selcuk / Hakki Baha Cavusgil
Turhan Selcuk is one of the leading caricaturists of Turkey, also co-founder of Turkish Cartoonists Association. The second coin depicting Nasrettin Hodja is this one. |