Cyprus 20 Pounds, 1990
Republic
Information
Country
Cyprus
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
20 Pounds
Year
1990
Ruler
Republic
(1960–9999)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.9881
Diameter (mm)
22.05
Thickness (mm)
1.49
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Pounds from Cyprus. Issued in 1990. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 22.05 mm and weighs 7.99 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 a stylised bird taken from an ancient Cypriot jug of 7th century B.C., in a circle the inscription "REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS 1960 - 1990" to right and below and the face value of the coin £20
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5K | Proof |
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