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1 Pound Boys' Play; Silver
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 CYP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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.
Lettering:
ΣΩΣΤΕ ΤΑ ΠΑΙΔΙΑ
£1
SAVE THE CHILDREN
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1989 Cyprus 1 Pound (Boys' Play; Silver) coin features a unique design that showcases a group of boys playing various games, such as marbles and tops, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin features the coat of arms of Cyprus. This coin was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Boy Scouts Association and has a limited mintage of 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (Boys' Play; Silver) 1989 coin.
