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500 Mils
| Issuer | Government of Cyprus |
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| Year | 1955-1957 |
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| Value | 500 Mils (0.5) |
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| Obverse description | Green note with a central guilloche medallion enclosing the denomination "500 MILS" in large numerals, flanked by trilingual denomination text in English, Greek (ΠΕΝΤΑΚΟΣΙΑ ΜΙΛΣ), and Turkish (BEŞ YÜZ MIL). A right-side intaglio vignette carries a crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with a small map of Cyprus positioned below. The issuing authority inscription "ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS" appears at the top, the date at centre, serial number and Commissioner of Currency signature below. |
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| Reverse description | Printed entirely in green, the reverse is dominated by two large circular guilloche medallions: the left one bears the denomination "500 MILS" within a wreath surround, while the right one carries the three-lion heraldic arms of Cyprus. The central cartouche reads "GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS" in bold serif lettering against an intricate lathe-work background, all enclosed within an ornate geometric border. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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