1 cent CYPRUS (1985-1990)

diameter:	weight:	thickness:	alloy:
16.5 mm	2.0 g	1.3 mm	CuZnNi

obverse:

in the centre Cypriot Coat of Arms with large shield; along the top edge: • CYPRUS • ΚΥΠΡΟΣ • KIBRIS • (name of the country in English, Greek and Turkish); along the bottom edge year of issue

reverse:

stylised bird on a branch facing right; below a concave face value: 1 (cent)

edge:

plain

issue date:

1985

withdrawal date:

31 I 2008

designer:

Clara Zacharaki–Georgiou

mint:

The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom

mintage:

1985	5 000 000
1987	5 000 000
1988	5 000 000
1990	4 000 000

interesting facts:

The coin designer was inspired by bird motifs often found on bichromic pottery of ancient Cyprus. Below, dated to 8th-7th century BC a ceramic vase from Salamis.

photo: www.christies.com

last update: 26 X 2012

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