5 Euros The poet Costas Montis - silver

Issuer Cyprus
Year 2014
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Euros
Currency Euro (2008-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) George Stamatopoulos
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#101
Obverse description Τhe emblem of the Central Bank of Cyprus , the words «ΚΥΠΡΟΣ», «CYPRUS» and «KIBRIS» and the year «2014».
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΚΥΠΡΟΣ CYPRUS KIBRIS 2014 1960
Reverse description A composition depicting the portrait of the Cypriot poet Costas Montis in his late years reflecting the maturity of the contemplations of the distinquished and award winning Cypriot poet. The coin’s nominal value of €5 is also depicted and there is a semi-circular inscription on the upper part, from left to right, of the phrase «ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΜΟΝΤΗΣ ΠΟΙΗΤΗΣ 1914-2014». The coin is issued to commemorate the poet on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth and 10 years since his death. The issue coincides with the Council of Ministers proclamation of 2014 as the «Year in Memory of Costas Montis».
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΜΟΝΤΗΣ ΠΟΙΗΤΗΣ 1914-2014 €5
Edge
Mint
Mintage 2014 - Proof - 1 500
Numisquare ID 7713767670
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