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[Hoghead515]

I have been looking at some of my world coins. Trying to narrow down where they are from and what denomination they are. I have figured out several of them but have a few that has me puzzled. Dont know the language on it to figure it out. Does anyone know what this is and the denomination? 

[gmarguli]

1960 Cyprus 5 Mils.

[7.jaguars]

1963

[EdG_Ohio]

On 9/1/2021 at 2:13 PM, gmarguli said:

1960 Cyprus 5 Mils.

@Hoghead515 "On August 16, 1960 Cyprus gained its independence from the United Kingdom" hence the 1960 date, 1963 is the actual date of the coin.

In 1963, the Republic of Cyprus began to issue its first coins. These were struck at the Royal Mint in London. The coins in the 1963 issue consisted of the following: 1 mil, 5 mils, 25 mils, 50 mils, and 100 mils.
Source:   Coins of the Cypriot pound - Wikipedia

Edited September 4, 2021 by EdG_Ohio
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[Hoghead515]

Thank you all for the info. I enjoy the history behind alot of these old coins no matter if they are worthless or valuable. Most have an interesting story of why they were minted. I like to learn any kind of history. 

[7.jaguars]

Yes, Cyprus is a lovely place as well, and with history that is really amazing. Also the current situation with Turks and Greeks and the relation with Greece is most interesting..