Description
🏦 Issuing Authority
Central Bank of Cyprus
💵 Denomination
1 Cyprus Pound (£1)
Former national currency of Cyprus before adoption of the Euro in 2008
📅 Year of Issue
1998
Printed date on note: 1 December 1998
🔢 Serial Number
AC 271150
Serial number matches the grading label, confirming authenticity and consistency
📘 Catalog Reference
Pick Number: P-60b.2
Used in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money to identify this exact issue
🧾 Grade / Condition
Choice Very Fine (VF 35)
Graded and encapsulated by DIM Currency
What VF 35 Means:
Circulated banknote
Light to moderate folds visible
Strong paper integrity
Clear details and sharp design
No major tears or heavy damage
🖼️ Design Details
Front Design:
Portrait of a Cypriot woman in traditional dress
Decorative patterns and national emblems
Languages Used:
Greek and Turkish
Bank name appears in both:
ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ
KIBRIS MERKEZ BANKASI
🛡️ Security Features
Security thread
Watermark
Fine-line engraving
Multicolor printing to prevent counterfeiting