5 Euros Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union
2012 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.52 |
| Currency | Euro (2008-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
A composition depicting a daisy enclosed in wavy circles. The daisy is a motif from a "lefkaritiko" lace, the embroidery of Lefkara village. The lefkaritiko embroidery is included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intagible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a characteristic example of the folklore tradition of Cyprus and reflects Cyprus' hospitality. The wavy circles around the motif symbolise the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Cyprus. The coin's nominal value of €5 and the wording "CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY" are also depicted.
Lettering:
€ 5
CYPRUS UE PRESIDENCY
Engraver: Ioanna Kalli
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the island nation of Cyprus's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of the ancient Cypriot goddess Aphrodite, while the reverse side features a representation of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, highlighting the country's role in the European Union. This coin is a beautiful representation of Cyprus's cultural heritage and its place in the wider European community.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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