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1 Pound, Central Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus, 1997 (Pick 57)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1997

Issuing entity

Cyprus

This 1 Pound note was issued in Cyprus by the Central Bank of Cyprus, dated 1997. It belongs to the Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1960-date). It measures 140 × 68 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 57.

Obverse: Woman at left Scripts: Greek and Latin. Reverse: Ceramic craftsmanship, viewscape behind. Its lettering reads “CENTRAL BANK OF CYPRUS / ONE POUND”. The note was printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date). Watermark: Bust of Aphrodite. 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

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

The easiest way to destingius between P#57 and the first issue of P#60 is the date: P#57 is dated 1. 2. 1997 P#60 is dated 1. 10. 1997

Physical characteristics

Size
140 × 68 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Bust of Aphrodite.

Technical characteristics

Printer
Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Cyprus

Design

Obverse
Woman at left Scripts: Greek and Latin
Reverse
Ceramic craftsmanship, viewscape behind.
Reverse lettering
CENTRAL BANK OF CYPRUS / ONE POUND

Identification

Value
1 Pound
Dates recorded
1997
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 57

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P57
  • NumistaN# 216988

Research required

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