01 n. A silver coin of Turkey formerly rated at twenty, but since 1880 at nineteen, piasters (about 83 cents).
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A silver coin of Turkey formerly rated at twenty, but since 1880 at nineteen, piasters (about 83 cents).
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A Turkish honorary order established in 1851 by Abdul-Mejid, having as its badge a medallion surrounded by seven silver rays and crescents. It is often conferred on foreigners.