50 Cents International Year of Forest - FAO - Silver proof issue

Features

Issuer Cyprus
Period Republic (1960-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1985
Value 50 Cents (Sent) (0.50 CYP)
Currency Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32.31 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
61494
References KM# 58a
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

International Year of Forest

Obverse

The coat of arms of the Republic (A dove holding an olive twig and the independence year 1960), laurel twigs around, in the circle inscription: "CYPRUS · KYΠPΟΣ · KIBRIS"

Lettering:
1960
CYPRUS.ΚΥΠΡΟΣ.KIBRIS.1985.

Reverse

A composition depicting a Dryad who, according to Greek mythology, was a wood nymph.

Lettering:
50
ΔΙΕΘΝΕΣ ΕΤΟΣ
ΓΙΑ ΤΑ ΔΑΣΗ
F.A.O

Engraver: Stelios Karamallakis

Edge

Reeded

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  Photo 4 000 $ 13 proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents (International Year of Forest - FAO - Silver proof issue)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 866
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 UNC USD 12.96
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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