© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
50 Mils
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.65 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1963-1982 |
| Value | 50 Mils (0.05) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 10 January 1983 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Grape cluster above denomination
Lettering: 50
Engraver: William Maving Gardner
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Grapes (Binomial Name: Vitis vinifera)Mavro or red Grapes and Xynisteri or White Grapes are the two indigenous varieties of Cyprus
Interesting fact
The 50 mils coin from Cyprus, issued between 1963 and 1982, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "scalloped" or "semicircular" shape, which sets it apart from other coins. This shape was designed to make the coin easily identifiable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Mils 1963-1982 coin.
