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Cyprus 10 Pounds 2005 P-62e AUNC
Cyprus 10 Pounds 2005 P-62e AUNC
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Bring a piece of Mediterranean history into your collection with this stunning Cyprus 10 Pounds banknote issued in 2005. Bearing the catalogue reference P-62e, this note represents the absolute pinnacle of final pre-Euro Cypriot currency production. It remains a highly sought-after centerpiece for world paper money enthusiasts.This specific note is preserved in About Uncirculated (AUNC) condition. It showcases pristine, crisp paper quality alongside brilliant, untouched color strikes. It bridges ancient classical art with the rich, endemic biological diversity of Cyprus. This masterpiece is a necessary cornerstone for any premium numismatic portfolio.
📋 Note Features
- Country: Cyprus
- Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Cyprus
- Currency: Cypriot Pound (also locally known as Lira, split into 100 Cents)
- Type: Standard Banknote
- Material: High-grade security paper with scattered UV-fluorescent fibers
- Size: 156 mm × 76 mm
🎨 Stunning Design Details
- Obverse (Front): Features the breathtaking, Roman-era marble head of the Goddess Artemis discovered at Paphos (currently curated at the Cyprus Archaeological Museum). It also proudly incorporates the official Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cyprus, an outline map of the island, and the delicate national flower, the Cyclamen cyprium.
- Reverse (Back): An intricate, artistic assembly of local fauna and flora, showcasing the Cyprus Mouflon (wild sheep), the Green Sea Turtle, the Cyprus Warbler bird, the Paphos Blue Butterfly, and a vibrant Cypriot Tulip.
- Security & Watermark: Outfitted with a 2mm wide, segmented windowed metallic security thread. When held to light, it reveals a highly detailed watermark depicting the Bust of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love.
🏛️ History and Significance
This 2005 issue represents one of the final legal tender series printed before Cyprus formally dissolved its historic pound system. The nation fully transitioned to the Euro zone on January 1, 2008. Because the Central Bank of Cyprus demonetized and systematically destroyed vast portions of these circulating notes following the currency exchange deadline, high-grade examples have grown exceedingly scarce. This note serves as a gorgeous modern relic of a proud, independent monetary heritage spanning back to 1879.
Condition Description: AUNC (About Uncirculated)
- Paper Body: Exceptionally crisp, rigid, clean, and bright.
- Corners & Edges: Sharply squared corners and perfectly straight edges.
- Flaws: May display a single, highly minor, or nearly imperceptible handling trace or faint counting wrinkle from short-term archival processing. No hard folds, tears, pinholes, or circulation stains are present.
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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