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500 Mils Refugee
1976 year| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32.31 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 500 Mils (0.5) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Refugees mother and child with tents on the background; value 500 to the right, and inscription "ΘΕΡΟΣ Summer 1974" in Greek and English
Lettering:
500
ΘΕΡΟΣ
SUMMER
1974
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, which resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and the establishment of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). The coin's design features a stylized image of a refugee family, symbolizing the struggles and hardships faced by those who were forced to flee their homes during the conflict. Despite its somber origins, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a poignant reminder of a significant moment in Cypriot history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Mils (Refugee) 1976 coin.
