Coinsberg

1 Pound – Cyprus

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Cyprus Wildlife Series - Cyprus Orchid

Cyprus

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Republic

(since 1960)

Currency:

Pound

(1983—2007)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 2,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #90

Numista: #49497

Value

Exchange value: 1 CYP

Obverse

Description:

A dove with an olive twig and the year 1960, encircled by laurels and the words "CYPRUS · KYΠPΟΣ · KIBRIS".

Inscription:

CYPRUS · KYΠPΟΣ · KIBRIS

· 1999 ·

Translation:

CYPRUS · CYPRUS · CYPRUS

· 1999 ·

Languages: Greek, Turkish, English

Engraver: Stelios Karamallakis

Reverse

Description:

A £1 coin featuring the Cyprus orchid, "Melissaki" (Ophrys Kotschyi).

Inscription:

1£

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	2,000	Proof

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