Silver collector coin, with a nominal value of 5 Euro to commemorate the EU Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus. Diameter 38,61 mm, Weight 28,28 g, Silver 925/1000, Quality Proof. Mintage 8.000 coins.
At the beginning of 2012 all euro-area countries will issue a single commemorative 2 Euro circulation coin with a common design on the national side to celebrate 10 years of Euro banknotes and coins.
The 2012 Euro coins set of Cyprus includes the 8 coin denominations 1 cent to 2 Euro as well as the 2 Euro commemorative, 10 years Euro coins and banknotes.
The Euro currency was introduced on 1 January 1999, when the national currencies of participating countries ceased to exist independently in that their exchange rates were locked at fixed rates against each other.
The first Eurocoins set of Cyprus on the adoption of Euro as legal currency on 1st January 2008. The set contains 8 coins in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, from 1 Eurocent to 2 Euro.
