1 Pound Olympic Games Atlanta

€49,501.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1996
TypeNon-circulating coins
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)Spyros Chrysse Demetriades
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#71
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 · 1996 ·
Reverse descriptionA composition depicting the Olympic flame, burning birds-messengers of the Spirit of Olympic Games and sunbeams above, an olive tree branch below, the emblem of the Olympic Games in the center, the inscription `ATLANTA 1996` in Greek below and face value of the coin £1 above.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering1£ ATLANTA 1996
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1996  - Proof - 3 000
Catalog ID3284344430
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