50 Cents (International Year of Forest - FAO) 1985 front 50 Cents (International Year of Forest - FAO) 1985 back
50 Cents (International Year of Forest - FAO) 1985 photo
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50 Cents International Year of Forest - FAO

1985 year
Copper-nickel 14.14 g 32.31 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
50 Cents (Sent) (0.50&nbspCYP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
14.14 g
Diameter
32.31 mm
Thickness
2.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12482
Rarity index
40%

Reverse

A composition depicting a Dryad who, according to Greek mythology, was a wood nymph.

Scripts: Greek, Latin

Lettering:
50
ΔΙΕΘΝΕΣ ΕΤΟΣ
ΓΙΑ ΤΑ ΔΑΣΗ
F.A.O.

Engraver: Stelios Karamallakis

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the International Year of Forests, which was designated by the United Nations in 1985 to raise awareness about the importance of forests and the need for their conservation. The coin's design features a stylized image of a forest, symbolizing the connection between nature and the environment.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  33000 - - - - - -

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