20 Cents (Bordered value number) 1985-1988 front 20 Cents (Bordered value number) 1985-1988 back
20 Cents (Bordered value number) 1985-1988 photo
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20 Cents Bordered value number

 
Nickel brass 7.75 g 27.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1985-1988
Value
20 Cents (Sent) (0.20&nbspCYP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
7.75 g
Diameter
27.25 mm
Thickness
1.76 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 January 2008
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#155627
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Shows a Pied Wheatear, the characteristic bird of Cyprus, perched on an olive branch. The Cyprus Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe cypriaca) nest only on Cyprus, migrating from NE Africa and Near East. The value 20 in outlined style above the left.

Lettering: 20

Engraver: Clara Georgiou

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Cents coin from Cyprus, which was minted between 1985 and 1988, features a unique design that showcases the island nation's rich history and culture. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a Phoenician ship, which represents Cyprus's ancient maritime history and its role as a major trading hub in the Mediterranean. On the other side, there is an image of a cypress tree, which is a symbol of the island's natural beauty and its connection to the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Cyprus's rich cultural heritage and its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  5040000 - - - - - -
1988  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents (Bordered value number) 1985-1988 coin.