25 Mils 1963-1982 front 25 Mils 1963-1982 back
25 Mils 1963-1982 photo
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25 Mils

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2.83 g 19.41 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1963-1982
Value
25 Mils (0.025)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.41 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3605
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Cedar of Lebanon, denomination at left

Lettering: 25

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Cyprus cedar (Binomial Name; Cedrus brevifolia) is found mainly in Cyprus's Cedar Valley in the Troodos Mountains

Interesting fact

The 25 Mils coin from Cyprus, minted between 1963 and 1982, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "modified crescent" or "semicircle," which sets it apart from other coins. This shape was designed to make the coin easily distinguishable and accessible to people with visual impairments.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1963  25000 - - - - - -
1968  1500000 - - - - - -
1971  1000000 - - - - - -
1972  500000 - - - - - -
1973  1000000 - - - - - -
1974  1000000 - - - - - -
1976  2000000 - - - - - -
1977  500000 - - - - - -
1978  500000 - - - - - -
1979  1000000 - - - - - -
1980  2000000 - - - - - -
1981  3000000 - - - - - -
1982  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Mils 1963-1982 coin.