© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Euro Cents
| Copper plated steel | 3.92 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2008-2024 |
| Value | 5 Euro Cents 0.05 EUR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Euro (2008-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia on a globe; it also features the numeral 5 and the inscription EURO CENT.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
EURO
CENT
LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Plain
Comment
On the edge 2018-2019 modification of Rev. happened.Old modification - all details larger and closer to rim, numeral '5' larger, thinner, higher to edges and has angles at corners; stars with sharp tops of rays..
New modification - all details smaller and closer to center, numeral '5' smaller, thicker, flatter with curved lines; stars with blunt tops of rays..
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
