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1 Pound, Central Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus, 1966–1978 (Pick 43)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1966-1978

Issuing entity

Cyprus

This 1 Pound note was issued in Cyprus by the Central Bank of Cyprus, with dates recorded from 1966–1978. It belongs to the Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1960-date). It measures 149 × 88 mm. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 43.

Obverse: Rosette, arms Scripts: Greek and Latin. Reverse: Roman viaduct near Larnaca & pillars at Salamis. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Size
149 × 88 mm
Shape
Rectangular

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Cyprus

Design

Obverse
Rosette, arms Scripts: Greek and Latin
Reverse
Roman viaduct near Larnaca & pillars at Salamis

Identification

Value
1 Pound
Dates recorded
1966-1978
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 43

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P43
  • NumistaN# 229370

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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