© Central Bank of Cyprus
© Central Bank of Cyprus
500 Mils World Food Day; Silver
1981 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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
One interesting fact about the 1981 Cyprus World Food Day silver coin is that it features a unique design that represents the theme of food and agriculture, with an image of a stalk of wheat and a sheaf of grain on the obverse side, and the United Nations emblem and the words "World Food Day" on the reverse side. This coin was minted to commemorate the United Nations' World Food Day, which is celebrated on October 16th of each year to raise awareness about hunger and food security issues around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver) 1981 coin.
