250 mils 1956 — Cyprus ( Pick: 33 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 250 mils issued in Cyprus in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 33. Its dimensions are 125 x 73 mm and it features a color scheme of blue, green, and purple. The banknote is made of paper and is signed by Denis John Mahony. It was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company.
The design includes intricate details characteristic of mid-20th century banknotes. No specific details about the front and back designs are available.
This banknote is classified as very scarce due to its limited production. Cyprus underwent a significant transition in its monetary policies during the mid-20th century.
The design includes intricate details characteristic of mid-20th century banknotes. No specific details about the front and back designs are available.
This banknote is classified as very scarce due to its limited production. Cyprus underwent a significant transition in its monetary policies during the mid-20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Denis John Mahony
- Date of issue
- 01.02.1956
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue, green, and purple
- Dimensions
- 125 x 73 mm
- Amount produced
- Very scarce
- Pick catalog
- 33
About this banknote
The Government of Cyprus issued this banknote in 1956 as part of its post-World War II currency adjustments. This series was introduced to help stabilize the Cypriot economy and modernize its currency system. It featured denominations in mils as a subdivision of the Cypriot pound.
The front side of the 250 mils banknote features an image of a prominent figure, along with inscriptions in Greek and Turkish. The reverse shows intricate designs, including the emblem of three lions. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company, this note is considered very scarce. It is signed by Denis John Mahony.
