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2 Euros
| Issuer | Central Bank of Cyprus |
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| Year | 2008-2023 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Depicted at centre is a cross-shaped anthropomorphic idol of the Chalcolithic period (circa 3000 B.C.), discovered at Pomos in the district of Paphos, Cyprus, and representative of the island's prehistoric artistic tradition. The idol is rendered in stylised form with outstretched arms, occupying the central field of the coin. The country name appears in Greek (ΚΥΠΡΟΣ) to the left and in Turkish (KIBRIS) to the right of the idol, reflecting Cyprus's bilingual heritage. The mint year appears at the bottom of the design. The overall composition exemplifies the Cypriot national series' emphasis on the island's ancient civilisation and archaeological heritage. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS 2008 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features the standard European Union design for the 2 Euro denomination, designed by Luc Luycx. A map of Europe is shown in relief against a reeded background, with the continent's outline extending beyond the coin's inner disc to emphasise European unity. The numeral '2' appears in large relief to the left of the map, with the inscription 'EURO' below. The twelve stars of the European Union are arrayed around the outer ring, symbolising the member states. The engraver's initials 'LL' appear within the design field. |
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