100 Kurush (7.22g) - Gold - Various years

The 7.22 g 100 Kurush gold coin is the classic Turkish gold coin: 7.216 g of 22-karat gold (916.7 thousandths), i.e., 6.61 g of fine gold. Its price follows the gold market: it is this gold weight, not the year or the type, that determines its value.

This standard, established under the Ottoman Empire and later adopted by the Republic of Turkey, makes it one of the most widely circulated gold coins in Turkey and the Middle East. Its gold weight, slightly lower than that of the Sovereign, is well-suited for gradual investment.

Technical specifications of the 100 Kurush (7.22 g)

• Purity: 916.7 thousandths (22 carats)
• Total weight: 7.22 g (7.216 g)
• Fine gold: 6.61 g
• Diameter: 22 to 23 mm depending on the type
• Face value: 100 kurush, i.e., one Turkish lira
• Country of issue: Ottoman Empire, then Republic of Turkey (Istanbul)
• Condition: circulated, various years

History of the 100 Kurush gold coin

In 1844, a monetary reform of the Ottoman Empire, under Sultan Abdülmecid I, created the Ottoman gold lira, divided into 100 kurush, with a weight of 7.216 g of 22-karat gold. The 100 kurush coin bears the tughra, the calligraphic monogram of the reigning sultan, and was minted in Constantinople, the modern-day Istanbul.

After the proclamation of the Republic in 1923, the Turkish State Mint (Darphane) maintained this weight and purity. Its 7.216 g coin, known as "Cumhuriyet altını" or "Ata lira," bears the portrait of Atatürk. Whether Ottoman or Republican, the 7.22 g 100 kurush coins therefore have the same gold content.

How to identify a 100 Kurush gold coin?

Ottoman coins bear the sultan's tughra on one side and, on the other, an inscription in Arabic script indicating the mint, most often Constantinople, the year of the sultan's accession according to the Hijri calendar, and the regnal year. Republican coins show the portrait of Atatürk on one side, with the motto "Hakimiyet Milletindir" and the word "Ankara," and the inscription "Türkiye Cumhuriyeti" and the date 1923, accompanied by the number of years since the founding of the Republic, on the other.

Inspection focuses on the weight (7.22 g), diameter, and the sharpness of the engraving and the edge. Our experts perform these checks on every coin before it is put on sale.

Why invest in the 100 Kurush gold coin?

• A practical weight: 6.61 g of fine gold, between the 20 Francs and the Sovereign.
• An old and stable standard: the same weight and purity since the mid-19th century.
• A widely circulated coin: it is one of the most traded gold coins in Turkey.
• A durable alloy: 22-karat gold is more resistant to scratches than pure gold.

A "bankable" checked 100 Kurush, ready for resale

The 100 Kurush gold coin is sold for the gold it contains. Its price follows the gold market, to which an investment premium is added. As investment gold, it is exempt from VAT in Belgium.

• Checked as "bankable": each coin is verified by our experts (authenticity, weight, purity). It shows no defects that would prevent its resale as investment gold: no holes, solder, traces of mounts, dents, or excessive wear.
• Ready for resale: the day you sell it, it is accepted for buyback as investment gold, based on its fine gold weight. We guarantee its buyback at any time.

Year and condition of your 100 Kurush gold coin

This product is sold as "various years": the vintage and type vary from one coin to another and cannot be chosen. These are circulated coins that have already had one or more owners: slight signs of wear or patina are normal and have no effect on their investment value, which is calculated based on their fine gold weight. Photo for illustration purposes only.

How to store your 100 Kurush coins?

For a gold coin to retain its full resale value, a few simple precautions are sufficient:

• handle it by the edge, ideally with cotton gloves;
• never clean it: chemical products and rubbing scratch the gold and can complicate its resale;
• store it in an individual capsule or case, protected from humidity and impacts;
• keep your purchase invoice, which is useful when it comes time to resell.

Frequently asked questions about the 100 Kurush gold coin

How much gold does a 7.22 g 100 Kurush contain?

It weighs 7.216 g and contains 6.61 g of fine gold, at 22 karats (916.7 thousandths). It is this gold weight that serves as the basis for its purchase and resale price.

What is the difference with the 7.02 g Atatürk 100 Kurush?

The 7.02 g version, called "ziynet," is wider (30 mm) and thinner, and contains slightly less gold (6.43 g of fine gold). Both are traded based on their fine gold weight.

Can the year or type be chosen?

No. This product is sold as various years: you will receive a 100 Kurush selected from our stock, which always contains 6.61 g of fine gold.

Is the 100 Kurush gold coin subject to VAT?

No. In Belgium, as in the entire European Union, the 100 Kurush gold coin is classified as investment gold and is VAT-exempt.