Cyprus 2017 Paphos. European Capital of Culture
Paphos 2017 – European Capital of Culture
The design shows the ‘Paphos Ancient Odeon’, a small amphiteatre
dating back to the 2nd century AD. Nowadays it is used in the summer for
musical theatrical performances and it will be the venue of a number of events
to be held within the program of ‘Paphos 2017 – European Capital of Culture’.
The issuing country’s name ‘ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS’ and the phrase ‘Πάφος 2017 –
Πολιτιστική πρωτεύουσα Ευρώπης’ (i.e. Paphos 2017 – European capital of
Culture) are inscribed on the inner part of the national side of the coin. The
coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 430'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Cyprus
Year of release - 2017
