10 Mixed coins from Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία, Republic of Cyprus). Different Cypriot coins picked randomly from these periods: Pound (1955 - 2007).
The product may contain these denominations: Cents, Mils
Monetary unit and its division: 1000 Mils or 100 cents = 1 Pound
Currency: Mixed
Coin type: Standard circulated coins
Compositions: Aluminium, Bronze, Copper-nickel, Nickel brass
Type: Collections, Lots
Year: 1955 - 2007
Weight: 45 g.
Shape: Round
Mint: Royal Mint
The product may be slightly different from the photos. Each product may have different combinations of coins, various dates, and denominations, and unique catalog numbers. Please pay attention, these currencies were in general circulation for many years. The coins may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Pictures and symbols may be found on the coins:
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II
🧠 Philosophers: Zeno of Citium
🐾 Animals: Heraldically arranged goats
🐦 Birds: Dove holding an olive twig, Pied wheatear
🍀 Plants: Fern leaves, Cedar of Lebanon
🌹 Flowers: Cyclamen
Fact about this person: Zeno of Citium is a Greek philosopher from Citium (Greek for Cyprus). He was the founder of the Stoic school of philosophy.
Other interesting information: Head of a bull is from a shallow silver bowl (phiale) with a wish-boned handle of the 14th century BC.
Other fact: Clay vase of Phini village
Other fact: The coat of arms of the Republic of Cyprus depicts a dove carrying an olive branch, symbolizing peace, over "1960", the year of Cypriot independence from British rule
Other fact: Ancient galley or sail boat representing the trade of the Island
