5 Euros Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union

€41,115.00
IssuerCyprus
Year2012
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2008-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Ioanna Kalli
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#98
Obverse descriptionThe original emblem of the Republic of Cyprus, which coincides with the emblem of the Central Bank of Cyprus, the words `ΚΥΠΡΟΣ`, `CYPRUS` and `KIBRIS` and the year `2012`.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCYPRUS ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS 1960 2012
Reverse descriptionA composition depicting a daisy enclosed in wavy circles. The daisy is a motif from a `lefkaritiko` lace, the embroidery of Lefkara village. The lefkaritiko embroidery is included in UNESCO`s Representative List of the Intagible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a characteristic example of the folklore tradition of Cyprus and reflects Cyprus` hospitality. The wavy circles around the motif symbolise the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Cyprus. The coin`s nominal value of €5 and the wording `CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY` are also depicted.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering€ 5 CYPRUS UE PRESIDENCY
Edge
Mint
Mintage2012  - Proof - 8 000
Catalog ID2883359240
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