Angora Goat 750,000 Lira Turkey Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry & Craft Making (Mohair, Goat) Commemorative issue FAO Obverse: Value & date within sprigs Lettering: TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ 750.000 LİRA Reverse Angora Ram Lettering: KİMSENİN AÇ KALMAYACAĞI BİR DÜNYA Features IssuerTurkey PeriodRepublic (1923-date) TypeNon-circulating coin Year2002 Value750 000 Lira (750 000 TRL) CurrencyOld lira (1923-2005) CompositionCopper-nickel Weight6.4 g Diameter23.5 mm Thickness1.8 mm ShapeRound OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ DemonetizedYes NumberN# 6392 ReferencesKM# 1162 Wikipedia: The Angora goat (Turkish: Ankara keçisi) is a breed of domesticated goat, historically known as Angora. Angora goats produce the lustrous fibre known as mohair. The Angora goat has been regarded by some as a direct descendant of the Central Asian markhor (Capra falconeri). They have been in the region since around the Paleolithic. Angora goats were depicted on the reverse of the Turkish 50 lira banknotes of 1938-1952. The fleece taken from an Angora goat is called mohair. A single goat produces between four & five kilograms of hair per year. Angoras are shorn twice a year. Angoras, despite their coats, are not directly related to sheep. Turkey, Argentina, the United States, & South Africa are the top producers of mohair. Secondary producers include New Zealand & Australia. For a long time, Angora goats were bred for their white coats. in 1998, the Colored Angora Goat Breeders Association was set up to promote breeding of colored Angoras. Now, Angora goats produce white, black (deep black to greys & silver), red (the color fades significantly as the goat gets older), & brownish fibers. Angora Ram 750, 000 Lira Turkey Authentic Coin Money For Jewelry & Craft Making | Mohair, Goat
