5 pounds 1990 — Cyprus ( Pick: 54 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Cyprus in 1990. It is cataloged under Pick number 54. The banknote features a colour scheme of purple and cream and is printed on paper. Its dimensions are 148 x 72 mm. The note is signed by Afxentis Afxentiou, who served as Manager from 1982 to 2002. A total of 4,000,000 pieces were produced.
The banknote's front side design specifics and back side design specifics are not provided.
In Cyprus, the year 1990 marked a period of economic development as the country prepared for eventual European Union membership in 2004.
The banknote's front side design specifics and back side design specifics are not provided.
In Cyprus, the year 1990 marked a period of economic development as the country prepared for eventual European Union membership in 2004.
Specifications
- Signed by
- AA (Afxentis Afxentiou, Manager (1982-2002))
- Date of issue
- 1990-10-01
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and cream
- Dimensions
- 148 x 72 mm
- Amount produced
- 4,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 54
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Cyprus issued this 5-pound note in 1990, signed by Afxentis Afxentiou. This series was part of a broader effort to update Cypriot currency designs in the late 20th century to enhance security features and reflect historical and cultural motifs.
The front side features a classical sculpture, flanked by artistic patterns and inscriptions in Greek and Turkish. The back side depicts the ancient Kourion amphitheater, showcasing Cyprus's architectural heritage. This note, cataloged as Pick 54, was printed on paper and produced in a quantity of 4,000,000.
