1 pounds 1978 — Cyprus ( Pick: 46 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pound issued in Cyprus in 1978. It is cataloged under Pick number 46. This note has dimensions of 140 x 70 mm and is made of paper.
The design features a combination of colours including green, brown, blue, red, purple, orange, black, yellow, grey, and white. It is signed by Christakis Costas Stephani, Manager from 1965 to 1982. The printing office responsible for this banknote is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
This banknote is produced on paper. The island of Cyprus faced challenges after its division in 1974, affecting various aspects of its economy and currency.
The design features a combination of colours including green, brown, blue, red, purple, orange, black, yellow, grey, and white. It is signed by Christakis Costas Stephani, Manager from 1965 to 1982. The printing office responsible for this banknote is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
This banknote is produced on paper. The island of Cyprus faced challenges after its division in 1974, affecting various aspects of its economy and currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Christakis Costas Stephani, Manager (1965-1982)
- Date of issue
- 1979
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- green, brown, blue, red, purple, orange, black, yellow, grey, white
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 46
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Cyprus issued this 1-pound banknote in 1978. It was part of a series introduced to replace earlier versions of the currency as part of regular updates in banknote design and security features. This series was printed by De La Rue in London, known for its expertise in secure printing.
The front side of the banknote features intricate decorative patterns, including the coat of arms of Cyprus. The inscription displays both Greek and Turkish text, reflecting the bilingual nature of Cyprus at the time. The back side depicts a landscape of an ancient aqueduct and colonnade, symbolizing the rich historical architecture of Cyprus. The note is identified by its Pick number 46 and bears the signature of Christakis Costas Stephani.
