| Issuer | Cyprus |
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| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 5 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 148 × 72 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Thomas De La Rue, London, United Kingdom |
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| Reference(s) | P#47 |
| Obverse description | Limestone head from Hellenistic period at left, arms at upper centre right. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ KIBRIS MERKEZ BANKASI C549786 £5 1.6.1979 1960 ΠΕΝΤΕ ΛΙΡΑΙ BEŞ LİRA ΔΙΟΙΚΗΤΗΣ - MÜDÜR C549786 £5 |
| Reverse description | Ancient theatre at Salamis |
| Reverse lettering | CENTRAL BANK OF CYPRUS £5 £5 FIVE POUNDS |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Moufflon head |
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| Numisquare ID | 1448339660 |
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