5 pounds 1997 — Cyprus ( Pick: 61 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Cyprus in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 61. This note features a colour palette of brown, orange, green, and black. It is printed on paper and measures 148 x 73 mm. The note is signed by Afxentis Afxentiou and was produced by the printing office François-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire.
The production amount of this banknote is 6,000,000. These specifications confirm its attributes within catalog records.
In 1997, Cyprus was preparing for its future integration into the European Union, focusing on significant economic reforms and aligning with EU standards.
The production amount of this banknote is 6,000,000. These specifications confirm its attributes within catalog records.
In 1997, Cyprus was preparing for its future integration into the European Union, focusing on significant economic reforms and aligning with EU standards.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Afxentis Afxentiou
- Date of issue
- 1997-02-01
- Printing office
- François-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown, orange, green, and black
- Dimensions
- 148 x 73 mm
- Amount produced
- 6000000
- Pick catalog
- 61
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Cyprus issued this 5 pounds banknote in 1997. This series was part of the modernization effort by the bank to update its currency with enhanced security features and modern designs, building on previous issues to better reflect Cypriot cultural elements.
The front side of the banknote features the head of Aphrodite from the sanctuary at Palaipafos. The reverse side depicts the historic Omeriye Mosque in Nicosia. This note, printed by François-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire, was part of a production run totaling 6,000,000 pieces, bearing the signature of Afxentis Afxentiou.
