Owner Comments:
CYPRUS, MIL 1971, CIRCULATION ISSUE
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: 1 within a wreath formed from two ears of corn.
DIAMETER: 18 mm.
WEIGHT: 0.99 g.
SHAPE: Polygonal (12 sided).
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Aluminium 91.15%, Magnesium 6.80%, Other metals 2.05%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 500.000
RARITY: Common.