Elevate your jewelry collection with a piece rich in history and sentimentality. The Cyprus 1985 20 Cents coin can be custom ordered and transformed by Hoard of the Rings into a stunning coin ring.
This bespoke piece makes the perfect gift to commemorate a birth year or anniversary, serving as a cherished keepsake of fond memories of Cyprus. Imagine the history and stories held by this unique coin, having passed through many hands and pockets over the years.
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Cyprus 20 Cents 1985
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🇨🇾 Cyprus 1985 20 Cents Coin Overview
Origin & Context
Issued by the Republic of Cyprus during its post-independence era (1960–date).
Part of the Cyprus Pound currency system, which was decimalized in 1983 and replaced by the euro in 2008.
Minted by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, United Kingdom.
Design Features
Obverse: Displays the Cyprus coat of arms—a dove holding an olive branch, symbolizing peace—flanked by laurel twigs. The country name appears in Greek (ΚΥΠΡΟΣ), Turkish (KIBRIS), and English (CYPRUS).
Reverse: Features the Cyprus Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe cypriaca), a bird endemic to the island, perched on an olive branch. The denomination “20” is prominently shown in a bordered style.
Engraver: Clara Georgiou.
Details
Composition: Nickel-brass
Weight: 7.75 g
Diameter: 27.25 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: Medal (↑↑)
Mintage (1985): 5,040,000 coins
Demonetized: 31 January 2008
This coin is a lovely example of how Cypriot currency blends national symbolism with native wildlife, making it a meaningful piece for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
