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Cyprus Banknote 1 Pound 2001 DIM 40 AED

Name: Cyprus Banknote 1 Pound 2001 DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 27th March 2026

Description

🧾 General Information
Country: Cyprus 🇨🇾
Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Cyprus
Denomination: 1 Pound
Year: 2001
Catalog Reference: Pick #60c
Serial Number: AM 710242
Grading: Very Fine (VF 25) – graded by DIM Currency
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
Main Portrait:
A traditional Cypriot woman wearing cultural clothing and jewelry.
➜ Represents heritage and rural life in Cyprus.
Languages:
Greek: "ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ"
Turkish: "KIBRIS MERKEZ BANKASI"
➜ Reflects Cyprus’s bilingual identity.
Value Text:
"MIA LIPA" (Greek)
"BIR LIRA" (Turkish)
➜ Both mean 1 Pound
Date:
Printed: 1.2.2001
Signature:
Governor of the Central Bank
🔢 Serial Number
Appears twice:
Bottom left (horizontal): AM710242
Right side (vertical): AM710242
Prefix “AM” indicates a specific printing series.
🛡️ Symbols & Emblems
Coat of Arms of Cyprus (center-right):
Shield with a dove holding an olive branch 🕊️
Symbol of peace (1960 independence)
Decorative geometric patterns inspired by Cypriot art
🔐 Security Features
Watermark Area: Blank rectangle on right (visible when held to light)
Security Thread: Embedded vertical strip
Fine Line Patterns: Anti-counterfeiting detail
Micro-printing & intricate borders
🎨 Colors & Style
Dominant colors: Brown, orange, beige
Traditional ornamental background with detailed engraving style
📊 Condition (IMPORTANT)
Graded Very Fine (VF 25):
Noticeable folds and wear
Paper still intact, no major tears
Moderate circulation signs
💰 Collector Value (Approx.)
Because it is graded and preserved:
~ $15 to $40 USD
(depends on demand and exact condition)

👉 Higher grades (UNC) can go much higher.

⭐ Extra Notes
Cyprus replaced the pound with the Euro in 2008, making this note obsolete but collectible
Popular among collectors due to:
Cultural portrait
Bilingual design
Late issue before Euro adoption