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  • 10 Cents 1983-2004, KM# 56, Cyprus
  • 10 Cents 1983-2004, KM# 56, Cyprus, Value number framed by single line (KM# 56.1)
  • 10 Cents 1983-2004, KM# 56, Cyprus, Value number framed by double line (KM# 56.2 and KM# 56.3)
  • 10 Cents 1983-2004, KM# 56, Cyprus, New coat of arms (KM# 56.3)
Description

Engraver: Clara Zacharaki-Georgiou

Obverse

Coat of arms, year of minting, country name in English, Greek and Turkish.

The coat of arms of the Republic of Cyprus is a dove holding an olive twig, the independence year 1960, laurel twigs around.

From 1991 the coin displays new coat of arms (KM# 56.3) where the laurel twigs no longer touch the shield.

CYPRUS · ΚΥΠΡΟΣ · KIBRIS
1960
· 1985 ·

Reverse

Modern clay vase of Phini village, beautifully decorated with flowers and singing birds. The value of 10 above.

From 1985 the value number framed by double line (KM# 56.2 and KM# 56.3) instead of a single one (KM# 56.1).

10

Edge

10 Cents

KM# 56
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 5.5 g
Diameter 24.5 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Alt # KM# 56.1, KM# 56.2, KM# 56.3

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