500 Mils (Human Rights; Silver) 1978 front 500 Mils (Human Rights; Silver) 1978 back
500 Mils (Human Rights; Silver) 1978 photo
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500 Mils Human Rights; Silver

1978 year
Silver (.925) (Copper .075) 14.14 g 32.31 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Period
Republic (1960-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
500 Mils (0.5)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982)
Composition
Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight
14.14 g
Diameter
32.31 mm
Thickness
1.74 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#37572
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

The bird - symbol of freedom - marked with human tear and the value of the coin 500 below

Script: Latin

Lettering: 500

Edge

Plain with lettering

Lettering: "F.A.O. U.N." "F.A.O. U.N."

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1978 Cyprus 500 Mils Human Rights Silver Coin is that it features a unique design that represents the theme of human rights. The coin's obverse side depicts a group of people standing together, holding hands, and surrounded by a wreath, symbolizing unity and solidarity. The reverse side features the coat of arms of Cyprus, along with the denomination and year of issue. This coin was minted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Mils (Human Rights; Silver) 1978 coin.