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10 Pounds, Central Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus, 1989–1995 (Pick 55)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1989-1995

Issuing entity

Cyprus

This 10 Pounds note was issued in Cyprus by the Central Bank of Cyprus, with dates recorded from 1989–1995. It belongs to the Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1960-date). It measures 160 × 77 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 55.

Obverse: Scripts: Greek and Latin. Reverse: Green print. Cypriot warblers around a puddle. Its lettering reads “Central Bank of Cyprus / Ten Pounds”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Moufflon ram head. 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
3
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
2

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Physical characteristics

Size
160 × 77 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Moufflon ram head

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1983-2007)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Cyprus

Design

Obverse
Scripts: Greek and Latin
Reverse
Green print. Cypriot warblers around a puddle
Reverse lettering
Central Bank of Cyprus / Ten Pounds

Identification

Value
10 Pounds
Dates recorded
1989-1995
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 55

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)P55
  • NumistaN# 211487

Research required

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