Cyprus 50 Pounds, 1977

50 Pounds from Cyprus. Issued in 1977. Struck in Gold (.9166) (Copper .0834). Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 15.98 g.

Obverse

Portrait of Archbishop Makarios facing right surrounded by the inscription "•ΑΡΧΙΕΠ•ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ" ("ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS") in Greek and dates 1960-1977, period of his presidency

Reverse

Map of Cyprus with inscription "REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS" above in English, the value of coin £50 to right and the date of issue 1977 below.

Edge

Reeded