A standard circulation coin issued by Cyprus between 1991 and 2004, featuring the coat of arms of Cyprus and an ancient bull’s head artifact from the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia. This historically themed coin pays tribute to Cyprus’s rich archaeological heritage before the country transitioned to the Euro in 2008.
Design Description
🔹 Obverse:
Depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of Cyprus, which includes:
- A dove holding an olive twig, symbolizing peace,
- The year 1960, marking Cyprus’s independence,
- Laurel branches surrounding the emblem,
- The country’s name inscribed in Greek, Turkish, and English.
🔹 Reverse:
Depicts an ancient silver bowl with a bull’s head and wishbone handle, a fourteenth-century BC artifact housed in the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia. The denomination "5" is displayed below the bull’s head.
Specifications:
🔹 Country: Cyprus
🔹 Year of Issue: 2001
🔹 Denomination: 5 Cents (Sent)
🔹 Composition: Nickel brass
🔹 Weight: 3.75 g
🔹 Diameter: 22 mm
🔹 Thickness: 1.4 mm
🔹 Shape: Round
🔹 Edge: Plain
🔹 Technique: Milled
🔹 Orientation: Medal alignment
🔹 Demonetized: 31 January 2008
🔹 Engraver: Clara Georgiou
🔹 Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
Collectibility & Rarity
🔹 Inspired by a real Cypriot artifact, showcasing ancient Cypriot craftsmanship and history.
🔹 Last series before the introduction of the Euro, making it a historic pre-Euro coin.
🔹 Demonetized in 2008, increasing its numismatic appeal.
This Cyprus 5 Cents 2001 Coin is an excellent addition for collectors interested in archaeology, Cypriot history, and pre-Euro European currencies.
