This 1950 Cyprus 5 Cents coin features a stunning obverse with the Cyprus coat of arms and a reverse showcasing a historical silver bowl from the Cyprus Museum, making it a must-have for collectors of Mediterranean numismatics. Crafted from durable nickel brass, this 22mm coin not only holds historical significance but also represents a unique piece of Cyprus’s cultural heritage.
- Issuer: Cyprus
- Year: 1950
- Face Value: 5 Cents (Sent)
- Composition: Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel)
- Size: 22mm diameter
- Obverse: Cyprus coat of arms (A dove holding an olive twig and the independence year 1960), laurel twigs around.
Country name (Cyprus) in Greek, Turkish and English. - Reverse: Shows an exhibit to be found in the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia. It is a fourteenth century B.C. silver bowl with wishbone handle. The value 5 below.
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 55.1, Schön# 55
- Numista N#: 1950