© Central Bank of Cyprus
© Central Bank of Cyprus
20 Pounds Republic
1990 year| Gold (.917) | 7.9881 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 20 Pounds (20 CYP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.9881 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A composition depicting a stylised bird taken from an ancient Cypriot jug of 7th century B.C., in a circle the inscription "REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS 1960 - 1990" to right and below and the face value of the coin £20
Lettering:
£20
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS 1960 - 1990
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1990 Cyprus 20 Pounds Gold Coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of the first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III, on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Kyrenia ship, a 4th-century BC Greek merchant ship that was discovered in Cyprus and is now considered a national symbol.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pounds (Republic) 1990 coin.
