5 coin set made in these countries: Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία), Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti.
Coins picked from these periods: King George VI 1937 - 1952
Range of coin dates: 1938 - 1940.
The product will have these denominations: 1/2 Piastre, 1 Piastre, 1 Shilling.
Some of the coins may be changed with a similar catalog number. A full list of catalog numbers: KM# 29, KM# 30, KM# 22a.
The product may be slightly different from the photos. Each product has different dates. Please pay attention, these currencies were in general circulation for many years. The coins may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Monetary unit and its division: 1 shilling = 9 piastres
Coin type: Standard circulation coin
Currency: Pound
Metal compositions: Bronze, Copper-Nickel
Continents: Europe
Denomination: 1/2 Piastre, 1 Piastre, 1 Shilling
Value: ½ Piastre, 1 Piastre, 1 Shilling
Year: 1938 - 1940
Diameter: 19, 23, 23.7 mm.
Thickness: 1.2, 1.72, 1.8 mm.
Weight: 13.42 g.
Shape: Scalloped (With 12 Notches), Round
Mint: Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Obverse: Crowned Head To Left. P.M. (=Percy Metcalfe) In Relief Below And In A Circle The Inscription, Portrait Of George Vi, Crowned Head To Left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) In Relief Below And In A Circle The Inscription.
Obverse lettering: Georgivs Vi Rex Imperator Pm, Georgivs Vi Dei Gra.Rex Et Ind.Imp. P.M.
Reverse: 1/2 In The Center And In A Circle The Inscription, Two Heraldic Lions In A Circle The Inscription.
Reverse lettering: · Cyprvs · 1/2 Half Piastre·1942, · Cyprvs · 1 One Piastre · 1945, One Cyprus Shilling 1947
Edge: Smooth, Reeded, More Fine Than Silver Coins Of The Same Period
ℹ Themes: Wreath, Coat Of Arms, Royal Family, Crowns, Monarch, Cat Or Feline
👑 King: George Vi
🐾 Animals: Two stylized rampant lions