Summary
50 Mils, Issued by, Cyprus, 1955
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of Elizabeth II right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND, the artist's initials, CT, incuse on neck truncation
Reverse Description
At centre a tree dividing the denomination, 50; around, + GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS + FIFTY MILS + 1955
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
First issue of decimal coinage by Cyprus. Issued under the decimal monetary reform of 1955, 50 mils = 1 shilling; 20 shillings = 1 pound; 1000 mils = 1 Pound
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 16 May 1994
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Date Issued
1955 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.58 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM.36
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
