5 Euro - Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 98 |
| Weight (g) | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 19.95 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 5.22 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating |
Obverse
Engraved by Ioanna Kalli
Lettering:
CYPRUS ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS
1960
2012
Description:
The original emblem of the Republic of Cyprus, which coincides with the emblem of the Central Bank of Cyprus, the words "ΚΥΠΡΟΣ", "CYPRUS" and "KIBRIS" and the year "2012".
CYPRUS ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS
1960
2012
Description:
The original emblem of the Republic of Cyprus, which coincides with the emblem of the Central Bank of Cyprus, the words "ΚΥΠΡΟΣ", "CYPRUS" and "KIBRIS" and the year "2012".
Reverse
Engraved by Ioanna Kalli
Lettering:
€ 5
CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY
Description:
A composition depicting a daisy enclosed in wavy circles. The daisy is a motif from a "lefkaritiko" lace, the embroidery of Lefkara village. The lefkaritiko embroidery is included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intagible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a characteristic example of the folklore tradition of Cyprus and reflects Cyprus' hospitality. The wavy circles around the motif symbolise the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Cyprus. The coin's denomination of €5 and the wording "CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY" are also depicted.
€ 5
CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY
Description:
A composition depicting a daisy enclosed in wavy circles. The daisy is a motif from a "lefkaritiko" lace, the embroidery of Lefkara village. The lefkaritiko embroidery is included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intagible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a characteristic example of the folklore tradition of Cyprus and reflects Cyprus' hospitality. The wavy circles around the motif symbolise the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Cyprus. The coin's denomination of €5 and the wording "CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY" are also depicted.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8,000 | Proof | Unknown |