Cyprus 1 Pound, 1989
Boys' Play - Silver Proof Issue
Information
Country
Cyprus
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Pound
Year
1989
Ruler
Republic
(1960–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pound from Cyprus. Issued in 1989. Struck in Silver (.925). 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 deplicting two children sitting and playing "knucklebones" (vezere), the inscription "SAVE THE CHILDREN" in Greek above and in English below and face value of the coin £1 below.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 19K | 4,000 offered for sale on Cyprus market, 15,000 in international market |
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