500 mils 1955 — Cyprus ( Pick: 34 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 mils issued in Cyprus in 1955. It is cataloged under Pick number 34.
The banknote is primarily green and measures 125 x 73 mm. It is signed by Denis John Mahony, Currency Commissioner. The printing was done by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The State of Cyprus was established in 1960 following independence from British rule.
The banknote is primarily green and measures 125 x 73 mm. It is signed by Denis John Mahony, Currency Commissioner. The printing was done by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The State of Cyprus was established in 1960 following independence from British rule.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Denis John Mahony, Currency Commissioner
- Date of issue
- 1955-1957
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Colour
- green
- Dimensions
- 125 x 73 mm
- Pick catalog
- 34
About this banknote
The Government of Cyprus issued this 500 mils banknote in 1955. The series was introduced to facilitate transactions in Cyprus during the mid-20th century, under the administration of the British colonial government. It was signed by Denis John Mahony, the Currency Commissioner at the time.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait along with intricate patterns and inscriptions indicating the denomination in both English and Greek. The design includes green hues, while the reverse showcases the coat of arms of Cyprus. This note, cataloged as Pick 34, was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
