1 Mil 1963-1972 front 1 Mil 1963-1972 back
1 Mil 1963-1972 photo
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1 Mil

 
Aluminium (96.5% Aluminium, 3.5% Magnesium) 0.75 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1963-1972
Value
1 Mil (0.001)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982)
Composition
Aluminium (96.5% Aluminium, 3.5% Magnesium)
Weight
0.75 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.77 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5646
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Value within wheat wreath

Lettering: 1

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Mil coin from Cyprus, which was in circulation from 1963 to 1972, was made of aluminum (96.5% Aluminum, 3.5% Magnesium) and weighed only 0.75 grams. Despite its light weight, the coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was widely used in transactions during its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1963  25000 - - - - - -
1971  500000 - - - - - -
1972  500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mil 1963-1972 coin.