2 Cents (Type 1 coat of arms; solid value number) 1983 front 2 Cents (Type 1 coat of arms; solid value number) 1983 back
2 Cents (Type 1 coat of arms; solid value number) 1983 photo
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2 Cents Type 1 coat of arms; solid value number

1983 year
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel) 2.50 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1983
Value
2 Cents (Sent) (0.02&nbspCYP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
Composition
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel)
Weight
2.50 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 January 2008
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1951
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Depicts two heraldically arranged goats taken from a shallow bowl of the mid - thirteen century B.C. The value 2 above to right. One circle with 4 dots inside and two circles with 6 dots.

Lettering: 2

Edge

Plain

Comment

1985 - KM# 54.2 (number with double line)
1998 - KM# 54.3 (different design: smaller wreath & shield, larger date figures)