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CYPRUS
KM 39 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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CYPRUS
KM 39 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
| 5 mils | 26.0 | 5.67 | Reeded | Bronze | Medal |
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The inscriptions along the rim: 'REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS' in Greek and in
Turkish. In the center: coat of arms. Above of shield - the year of
minting. In 1955, Cyprus decimalized with 1000 mils to the pound. |
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In the center: image of ancient ship from a painting on an ancient jug found in Cyprus and the figure '5'. |