2 euro CYPRUS (from 2008)

in the centre a figurine from Pomos; right from it year of issue; along the top edge: ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS (Cyprus in Greek and Turkish); at the edge a ring of twelve five-pointed stars - symbol of the European Union

left from the centre face value: 2, on the right inscription EURO; in the background of the inscription a map of Europe; in the background of the map vertically six parallel lines ending on both sides with five-pointed stars (the reverse is common for all euro coins)

reeded with concave inscription:

1 I 2008

still in circulation

Erik Maell, Tatiana Soteropoulos, Luc Luycx (initials LL below letter 'O' in EURO on the reverse)

Rahapaja Oy (The Mint), Vantaa, Finland (years 2008-2009);

Ίδρυμα Εκτύπωσης Τραπεζογραμματίων και Αξιών (The Banknote Printing Works), Athens, Greece (from 2010)

2008	24 930 000	+ 70 000 in annual box sets
2009	4 985 000	+ 15 000 in annual box sets
2010	200 000
2011	190 000	+ 10 000 in annual box sets
2012	988 000	+ 12 000 in annual box sets
2013	90 000	+ 10 000 in annual box sets
2014	93 000	+ 7 000 in annual box sets
2015	95 000	+ 5 000 in annual box sets

The most distinctive archaeological findings in Cyprus are figurines of probably goddess of fertility. Because of their common shape they are called cruciform idols. The largest of the figurines found in Pomos, is made of steatite and has a size of 45 x 75 mm. It is dated to around 30th century BC. Today it is presented in the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.

The Idol of Pomos among with other figurines on the exhibition in the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.