Central Bank of Cyprus

20 Pounds – Cyprus

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Special Government Fund for the erection of a new building for the Cyprus Museum

Cyprus

Context

Year: 1992

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Republic

(since 1960)

Currency:

Pound

(1983—2007)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 22.05 mm

Weight: 7.99 g

Gold weight: 7.33 g

Thickness: 1.49 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #68

Numista: #66283

Value

Exchange value: 20 CYP

Bullion value: $1221.61

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

CYPRUS · KYΠPΟΣ · KIBRIS

· 1992 ·

Translation:

CYPRUS · CYPRUS · CYPRUS

· 1992 ·

Languages: English, Turkish, Greek

Engraver: Antis Ioannides

Reverse

Description:

A £20 coin inspired by a 5th-century B.C. Cypriot coin from Idalion, featuring a Sphinx and Cypriot syllabary.

Inscription:

£20

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1992	—	5,000	Proof

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