5 Euro (Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU) Coin

5 Euro (Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU)

Country: Cyprus
Denomination: 5 Euro 5 EUR = 5.82 USD
Year: 2012
Material: Silver (.925)
Weight: 28.28 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: cyprus

Description:

Obverse

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

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 nominal value of €5 and the wording "CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY" are also depicted.

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