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1 Pound – Cyprus

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Atlanta Olympic Games

Cyprus

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Republic

(since 1960)

Currency:

Pound

(1983—2007)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 4,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #71a

Numista: #49502

Value

Exchange value: 1 CYP

Bullion value: $72.88

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

· 1996 ·

Translation:

CYPRUS · CYPRUS · CYPRUS

· 1996 ·

Languages: Greek, Turkish, English

Engraver: Spyros Chrysse Demetriades

Reverse

Description:

An Olympic flame with flying birds and sunbeams above an olive branch, centered on the Olympic emblem, with "£1" above and "ATLANTA 1996" in Greek below.

Inscription:

1£

ATLANTA 1996

Engraver: Spyros Chrysse Demetriades

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	4,000	Proof

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1 Pound

1996