5 Mils 1981-1982 front 5 Mils 1981-1982 back
5 Mils 1981-1982 photo
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5 Mils

 
Aluminium 1.2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1981-1982
Value
5 Mils (0.005)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
10 January 1983
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4989
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Ancient sailboat.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Plain

Comment

KM#50.1 - Smaller lettering on Obverse.
KM#50.2 - Bigger lettering on Obverse.

There are 2 varieties in 1982, which are easy to distinguish by script.

Obverse
Die 1 - script thin.
Die 2 - script bold.