Summary

Proof 5 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

Styalised ancient priest carrying copper plate money of Cyprus; around, + GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS + FIVE MILS + 1955

Edge Description

Milled

Significance

First issue of decimal coinage by Cyprus

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