2 Euros Central Bank of Cyprus

€375,327.00
IssuerCyprus
Year2023
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2008-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#116
Obverse descriptionThe design depicts tools on a microchip symbolising the stability of the economy in the modern industrial and digital era secured by the Central Bank of Cyprus, which celebrates 60 years of existence. The issuing country`s name ‘ΚYΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS’ and the dates ‘1963-2023’ are at the bottom. Additionally, the phrase ‘60 ΧΡOΝΙΑ ΑΠO ΤΗΝ IΔΡΥΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΚΕΝΤΡΙKHΣ ΤΡAΠΕΖΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΚYΠΡΟΥ’ (i.e. 60 years since the foundation of the Central Bank of Cyprus) is inscribed on the inner part of the national side of the coin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptGreek, Latin
Obverse letteringΚYΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS 1963-2023 60 ΧΡOΝΙΑ ΑΠO ΤΗΝ IΔΡΥΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΚΕΝΤΡΙKHΣ ΤΡAΠΕΖΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΚYΠΡΟΥ
(Translation: Cyprus Cyprus 1963-2023 The 60 years since the foundation of the Central Bank of Cyprus)
Reverse descriptionA geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeThe sequence `2 ΕΥΡΩ 2 EURO` repeated twice (2 EURO in Greek and
Mint
Mintage2023  - - 400 000
2023  - BU (3000 in capsul and 6000 in coincard) - 9 000
2023  - Proof version - 3 000
Catalog ID4345230890
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