الوصف
🇨🇾 Cyprus – 20 Pounds (20 Lira)
Country: Cyprus
Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Cyprus
Denomination: £20 (20 Cypriot Pounds / Eikosi Lires – Yirmi Lira)
Year of Issue: 1997
Date Printed on Note: 1.10.1997
Catalog Reference: Pick #63a
🖼️ Design & Features
Front Portrait: Classical female statue symbolizing culture and heritage
Languages on Note:
Greek
Turkish
Colors: Blue, green, pink, and multicolor tones
Security Features:
Watermark area (right side)
Security thread
Complex guilloche patterns
🔢 Serial Number
Serial: R722109
Matches the grading label (a good sign of authenticity)
🏷️ Grading (Holder)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF) 30
Year Graded: 2023
Condition Notes:
Moderate circulation
Visible folds and handling
Strong details still present
ℹ️ Additional Notes
Cyprus replaced the Cypriot Pound with the Euro in 2008, making this note obsolete but collectible.
A VF 30 grade is solid for collectors, especially for a 1990s Cyprus issue.