1 Pound Cyprus Orchid

€1.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1999
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Pound (1 CYP)
CurrencyPound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Stelios Karamallakis
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#90
Obverse descriptionThe 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 letteringCYPRUS · KYΠPΟΣ · KIBRIS · 1999 ·
Reverse descriptionA composition depicting The Cyprus orchid, known as `Melissaki` (Ophrys Kotschyi) and face value of the coin £1 to left
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1999  - Proof - 2 000
Catalog ID1510636120
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