Cyprus 20 Pounds, 1992
Cyprus Museum
Information
Country
Cyprus
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
20 Pounds
Year
1992
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 1992. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 22.05 mm and weighs 7.99 g.
- Obverse
- He 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 based on 5th century B.C. Cypriot coin of the Kingdom of Idalion depicting the Sphinx with an inscription in Cypriot syllabary and the face value of the coin £20 below
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5K | Proof |
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