1 Cent Type 1 coat of arms; solid value number
1983 year| Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel) | 1.5 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 1 Cent (Sent) (0.01 CYP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2009 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#156146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Face Value, stylised bird in front of a tree branch from a jug of bichrome ware of the Cyproarchaic period.
Lettering: 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
1983 - KM#53.1 (number with single line) weighs 1.5 g
1988 - KM#53.2 (number with double line) weighs 2.0 g
2004 - KM#53.3 (different design: smaller wreath & shield, larger date digits) weighs 2.0 g
There were two official bank sets for this coin
Set of the first cent coins of the Republic of Cyprus in brilliant uncirculated(BU) condition, 1983 issue, in a brochure.
Set of the first cent coins of the Republic of Cyprus, 1983 issue, in proof condition and in a rigid plastic case.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1983 Cyprus 1 Cent coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Cyprus, which includes a shield with a map of the island, a dove, and an olive branch. This design was used on the first coins issued by the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and has remained largely unchanged over the years. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a cypress tree, which is a symbol of the island and its people. The coin's design is a nod to Cyprus' rich history and its connection to the natural world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 6250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent (Type 1 coat of arms; solid value number) 1983 coin.
