Cyprus 5 Pounds 1979 P-47 VF

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Discover the ancient heritage of Cyprus with this authentic 1979 Central Bank of Cyprus 5 Pounds banknote. With a Hellenistic limestone head on the front and the ancient theatre of Salamis on the back, it is a striking piece of Mediterranean history.

⚡ Extreme Index: 5.9 / 10
Why it’s extreme: A pre-euro Cypriot pound, printed in Greek and Turkish just five years after the island was divided in 1974.

• History & drama (30%): 6/10
• Scarcity (25%): 5.9/10 (Numista rarity index 49/100)
• Wow factor (20%): 6.5/10
• Age (15%): 5/10
• Condition (10%): 6/10

The Extreme Index is Extreme Banknotes’ own collector score based on history, scarcity, curiosity, age and condition — it is not a valuation or investment rating.

📦 Included Banknote(s):

1. 1979 Cyprus 5 Pounds, dated 1.6.1979 (P-47)

📖 History and Significance:
The Central Bank of Cyprus was founded in 1963, three years after independence from Britain. This 5 Pounds note, dated 1 June 1979, was issued only five years after the 1974 events that divided the island — yet its legends still appear in both Greek and Turkish, the languages of the two communities. It bears the signature of Christakis Stephani, the bank’s first governor. The Cyprus pound was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2008, making this note a relic of the island’s own national currency.

🎨 Design Details:
The obverse shows a Hellenistic limestone head of a young woman from an ancient Cypriot sanctuary, the coat of arms of the Republic of Cyprus with its dove and olive branch, and a map of the island. The reverse presents a sweeping view of the ancient Greco-Roman theatre at Salamis, the island’s old capital, with a theatrical mask at right.

🔍 Numismatic Features:

• Size: 148 x 72 mm

• Material: Paper

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote

• Currency: Cypriot Pound (1879-2007)

• Country: Cyprus

• Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Cyprus

• Date: 1 June 1979

• Printer: De La Rue, London

• Watermark: Moufflon head

✅ Condition Guide:
VF (Very Fine) / Circulated. A Very Fine note shows clear signs of circulation, including visible folds, minor edge wear, and a slight loss of original paper crispness, but remains fully intact with clear, vibrant design details. Because we hold multiple quantities in inventory, the exact serial numbers and specific wear patterns will vary. This condition guide represents our overall quality standard rather than the specific flaws of the photographed note.