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500 Mils World Food Day
1981 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 14.14 g | 32.31 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 500 Mils (0.5) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Composition depicting two basic foods of human consumption, the ear of grain, characteristic product of Cyprus and swordfish, characteristic fish of the island
Lettering:
16 OCT. 1981
500
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 500 Mils (World Food Day) 1981 coin from Cyprus has an interesting design feature. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a stalk of wheat, which symbolizes the theme of World Food Day, which is celebrated on October 16th of every year to raise awareness about hunger and food security around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Mils (World Food Day) 1981 coin.
