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500 Mils
(Turkish invasion of Northern Cyprus) – Cyprus
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration:
2nd Anniversary of Turkish Invasion of Northern Cyprus
Cyprus
Context
Year:
1976
Issuer:
Cyprus
Period:
Republic
(since 1960)
Currency:
Pound
(1955—1982)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
100,000
Material
Diameter:
32.31 mm
Weight:
14.14 g
Thickness:
2.3 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Copper-nickel
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
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References
KM:
#
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45
Numista:
#5853
Obverse
Description:
Cyprus coat of arms: a dove with an olive twig above "1960," encircled by laurels and the word "Cyprus" in Greek, Turkish, and English.
Inscription:
ΚΥΠΡΟΣ
KIBRIS
CYPRUS 1976
Translation:
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus 1976
Languages:
English
,
Turkish
,
Greek
Engraver:
Telemachos Kanthos
Reverse
Description:
Refugee mother and child with tents behind; value 500, inscribed "ΘΕΡΟΣ Summer 1974" in Greek and English.
Inscription:
500
ΘΕΡΟΣ
SUMMER
1974
Translation:
THEROS
SUMMER
1974
Languages:
English
,
Greek
Edge
Reeded
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1976
—
100,000
+
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