In 2000 to celebrate Saint Nicholas, the Royal Mint on behalf of Turkey released a very Limited Issue Saint Nicholas 10,000,000 Lira Gold Proof Coin struck in solid .999 Gold weighing one twentieth of an ounce of pure Gold.
The reverse features the Statue of St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra surrounded by children while the obverse features the denomination and date within sprays. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 25,000 Coins Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine .999 Gold Weighing One Twentieth of an Ounce of Pure Gold
