Cyprus 1 Pound, 1996
Olympic Games Atlanta
Information
Country
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Pound
Year
1996
Ruler
Republic
(1960–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pound from Cyprus. Issued in 1996. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- The coat of arms of the Republic (A dove holding an olive twig and the independence year 1960), laurel twigs around, in the circle inscription: "CYPRUS · KYΠPΟΣ · KIBRIS"
- Reverse
- A composition depicting the Olympic flame, burning birds-messengers of the Spirit of Olympic Games and sunbeams above, an olive tree branch below, the emblem of the Olympic Games in the center, the inscription "ATLANTA 1996" in Greek below and face value of the coin £1 above.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3K | Proof |
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