10 Cents Type 1 coat of arms, solid value number

€2.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1983
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Cents (Sent) (0.10 CYP)
CurrencyPound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
CompositionNickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel)
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Clara Georgiou
In circulation to31 January 2008
Reference(s) KM#56.1, Schön#56
Obverse descriptionCyprus coat of arms (A dove holding an olive twig and the independence year 1960), laurel twigs around and the country name in Greek, Turkish and English
Obverse scriptGreek, Latin
Obverse letteringCYPRUS·ΚΥΠPΟΣ·KIBRIS·1983 1960
Reverse descriptionModern clay vase of Phini village, beautifully decorated with flowers and singing birds and the value in numerals above
Reverse script
Reverse lettering10
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1983  - - 10 000 000
1983  - BU set in a brochure -
1983  - Proof set in a rigid plastic case - 6 250
Catalog ID1129797410
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