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5 Mils - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 5.64 g | 25.41 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1960) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1956 |
| Value | 5 Mils (0.005) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 25.41 mm |
| Thickness | 1.49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Bronze Age man holding copper bar on shoulders, date and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS · FIVE MILS
5
· 1956 ·
Engraver: William Maving Gardner
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mils - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1956 coin from Cyprus is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II on a Cypriot coin. This was a significant moment in the history of Cyprus, as it marked the beginning of a new era in the country's coinage. The coin's design was created by the British artist and sculptor, Mary Gillick, and it has since become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 2950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mils - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1956 coin.
