• Obverse: Crescent moon and star (symbols of Turkey) with the denomination 25 Kuruş and year 2010.

• Reverse: Portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of modern Turkey.

• Composition: Nickel-plated steel.

• Weight: 4 g.

• Diameter: 20.5 mm.

• Edge: Reeded.

• Mint: Turkish State Mint (Darphane).

Historical Insight:
The 25 kuruş coin belongs to the second series of the Turkish lira (since 2005), reflecting reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and modernizing coinage. The recurring presence of Atatürk emphasizes continuity in national identity, while the crescent and star connect modern Turkey to its Ottoman past.

Collecting Note:
Beyond its monetary value, this coin carries personal significance, tied to your travels in Istanbul — blending numismatic history with your own life journey.