The coat of arms of the Republic (A dove holding an olive twig and the independence year 1960), laurel twigs around, in the circle inscription: `CYPRUS · KYΠPΟΣ · KIBRIS`
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
1960
CYPRUS.ΚΥΠΡΟΣ.KIBRIS.1989.
Reverse description
A composition deplicting two children sitting and playing `knucklebones` (vezere), the inscription `SAVE THE CHILDREN` in Greek above and in English below and face value of the coin £1 below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
ΣΩΣΤΕ ΤΑ ΠΑΙΔΙΑ
£1
SAVE THE CHILDREN
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Mintage
1989 - 4,000 offered for sale on Cyprus market, 15,000 in international market - 19 000
