British Cyprus 5 Mils Coin
British rule in Cyprus began in 1878 when the United Kingdom took control of the island from the Ottoman Empire.
This control was formalized in 1914 when Cyprus was annexed by Britain after the Ottoman Empire entered World War I on the side of the Central Powers.
British rule in Cyprus continued until the island gained independence in 1960.
This system was used in Egypt during the British colonial period when the British Pound (1879-1955) was the official currency. The Piastre and Shilling were subdivisions of the Egyptian Pound. 9 Piastres = 1 Shilling • 20 Shillings = 1 Pound
From 1955 to 1982, the Israeli pound was decimalized, and the relationship between mils and pounds was as follows: 1 Pound (ILP) = 1,000 Mils
The 5 Mils coin from Cyprus featuring the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is a historical coin that was issued in 1955. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during the early years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
The reverse side of this coin depicts a standing figure of a Bronze Age man holding a copper bar on his shoulders, date and denomination below.
This coin is a round bronze composition with a weight of 5.64 grams, a diameter of 25.41 mm, and a thickness of 1.49 mm.
This coin is now available for swap, exchange, or sale for an approximate cost of Rs. 150 per coin in very fine condition.
