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20 Cents Bordered value number
Nickel brass | 7.75 g | 27.25 mm |
Issuer | Cyprus |
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Period | Republic (1960-date) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1985-1988 |
Value | 20 Cents (Sent) (0.20 CYP) |
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 |
Numista | N#155627 |
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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 |
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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.