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{{Short description|Former currency of Cyprus}}
{{Infobox currency
{{Infobox currency
| currency_name_in_local = {{native name|el|Λίρα Κύπρου|italics=no}}
| local_name = Λίρα Κύπρου
| local_name_lang = el
| local_name2 = Kıbrıs Lirası
| local_name_lang2 = tr
| image_1 = 20 cy pound front.jpg
| image_1 = 20 cy pound front.jpg
| image_2 =
| image_2 =
| image_title_1 = £20
| image_title_1 = £20 note
| image_title_2 = 50 cents
| image_title_2 = 50c
| image_width_2 = 107
| image_width_2 = 107
| iso_code = CYP
| iso_code = CYP
| using_countries = None, previously:<br />{{CYP}} <br /> ''{{flagicon|UK}} [[Akrotiri and Dhekelia]]''
| using_countries = None, previously:<br />{{CYP}} (except {{flag|Northern Cyprus}}) <br /> ''{{flagicon|UK}} [[Akrotiri and Dhekelia]]''
| inflation_rate = 2.8%
| inflation_rate = 2.8%
| inflation_source_date = ''[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2092.html The World Factbook]'', 2005 est.
| inflation_source_date = ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20070613003823/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2092.html The World Factbook]'', 2005 est.
| ERM_since = 2 May 2005
| ERM_since = 2 May 2005
| ERM_fixed_rate_since = 7 December 2007
| ERM_fixed_rate_since = 7 December 2007
| euro_replace_cash = 1 January 2008
| euro_replace_non_cash = 1 January 2008
| euro_replace_cash = 31 January 2008
| ERM_fixed_rate = £0.585274
| ERM_fixed_rate = £C&nbsp;0.585274
| ERM_band = pegged in practice, 15% de jure
| ERM_band = pegged in practice, 15% ''de jure''
| subunit_ratio_1 = {{frac|100}}
| subunit_ratio_1 = {{frac|1|100}}
| subunit_name_1 = [[Cent (currency)|cent]]<br>{{native name|el|σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう}}<br>{{native name|tr|sent}}
| subunit_name_1 = [[Cent (currency)|cent]]<br>{{native name|el|σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう}}<br>{{native name|tr|sent}}
| plural = pounds<br>{{native name|el|λίρες}}
| plural = pounds<br>{{native name|el|λίρες}}
| plural_subunit_1 = cents<br>{{native name|el|σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう}}
| plural_subunit_1 = cents<br>{{native name|el|σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう}}
| subunit_ratio_2 = {{frac|1000}}
| subunit_ratio_2 = {{frac|1|1000}}
| subunit_name_2 = [[Mil (currency)|mil]]
| subunit_name_2 = [[Mil (currency)|mil]]
| symbol = £
| symbol = £
| frequently_used_coins = 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents
| frequently_used_coins = 1c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c
| rarely_used_coins = 2 cents
| rarely_used_coins = 2c
| coin_article = Coins of the Cypriot pound
| coin_article = Coins of the Cypriot pound
| used_banknotes = £1, £5, £10, £20
| used_banknotes = £1, £5, £10, £20
| issuing_authority = [[Central Bank of Cyprus]]
| issuing_authority = [[Central Bank of Cyprus]]
| issuing_authority_website = {{URL|www.centralbank.gov.cy}}
| issuing_authority_website = {{URL|www.centralbank.cy}}
| obsolete_notice = Y
| obsolete = yes
}}
}}


The '''Cypriot pound''', also known as the '''Cypriot lira''' ({{lang-el|λίρα}} / plural ''λίρες'' and [[Turkish language|Turkish]]: ''lira'', from the [[Latin language|Latin]] ''libra'' through the [[Italian language|Italian]] ''lira''), was the [[currency]] of [[Cyprus]], including the [[Sovereign Base Areas]] in [[Akrotiri and Dhekelia]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sbaadministration.org/index.php/personnel/8-administration | title=Appendix O to the Treaty of Establishment, Declaration by Her Majesty's Government regarding the administration of the sovereign base area | accessdate=2008-01-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=British Forces Cyprus |url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/ACyprusPosting/CyprusGuide/FinancialInformation.htm |title=A Cyprus Posting: Financial Information |accessdate=2006-10-09 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070509113505/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/ACyprusPosting/CyprusGuide/FinancialInformation.htm |archivedate=2007-05-09 |df= }}</ref> from 1879 to 2007, when the [[Republic of Cyprus]] adopted the [[euro]]. However, the self-proclaimed [[Northern Cyprus|Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]] used and still uses on the official level the [[Turkish lira]].
The '''pound''', or '''lira''' ({{lang-el|λίρα}}, plural {{lang|el|λίρες}}, and {{lang-tr|lira}}, {{lang-ota|لیره}}, from the [[Latin language|Latin]] {{lang|la|libra}} via the [[Italian language|Italian]] {{lang|it|lira}}; [[Currency symbol|sign]]: '''£''', sometimes '''£C'''<ref>{{cite book|chapter-url=https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_World_Factbook_(1990)/Cyprus|title=CIA World Factbook 1990 - page 78 |chapter=Cyprus |website=en.wikisource.org |date=1 April 1990 |access-date=2022-06-21 }}</ref> for distinction), was the [[currency]] of [[Cyprus]], including the [[Sovereign Base Areas]] in [[Akrotiri and Dhekelia]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sbaadministration.org/index.php/personnel/8-administration | title=Appendix O to the Treaty of Establishment, Declaration by Her Majesty's Government regarding the administration of the sovereign base area | access-date=2008-01-02 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929181257/http://www.sbaadministration.org/index.php/personnel/8-administration | archive-date=2015-09-29 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=British Forces Cyprus |url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/ACyprusPosting/CyprusGuide/FinancialInformation.htm |title=A Cyprus Posting: Financial Information |access-date=2006-10-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070509113505/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/ACyprusPosting/CyprusGuide/FinancialInformation.htm |archive-date=2007-05-09 }}</ref> from 1879 to 2007, when the [[Republic of Cyprus]] adopted the [[euro]]. However, the self-proclaimed [[Northern Cyprus|Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]] uses the [[Turkish lira]] as its official currency.


The Cypriot pound was introduced in 1879 and was equal in value to the [[pound sterling]]. It had remained at that value until 1972, some twelve years after Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom. The Cypriot pound was replaced by the euro as official currency of the Republic of Cyprus on 1 January 2008 at the irrevocable fixed exchange rate of CYP 0.585274 = € 1.00.
The Cypriot pound was introduced in 1879 and was equal in value to one [[Pound (currency)|pound]] [[Pound sterling|sterling]]. It remained at that value until 1972, some twelve years after Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom. The Cypriot pound was replaced by the euro as official currency of the Republic of Cyprus on 1 January 2008 at the irrevocable fixed exchange rate of £C&nbsp;0.585274 = €1.00.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Cyprus-1-pound-1955-F.jpg|right|300px|thumb|£1 Cyprus pound note issued in 1955]]
[[File:Cyprus-1-pound-1955-F.jpg|right|300px|thumb|£1 note issued in 1955]]
[[File:Cyprus One Pound Note 1978.jpg|thumb|Cyprus one pound note from 1978|right|300px|thumb|£1 Cyprus pound note issued in 1978]]
[[File:Cyprus One Pound Note 1978.jpg|thumb|right|300px|£1 note issued in 1978]]


The British introduced the Cypriot pound in 1879. It had the same value as the British [[pound sterling]], and was valued at a rate of one pound to 180 [[Turkish piastre]]s. It was initially divided into 20 ''[[shillings]]'' (''σελίνι'' / ''σελίνια'', ''şilin''), in common with its United Kingdom counterpart. However, unlike the United Kingdom shilling, the Cyprus shilling was divided into 9 ''piastres'' (''γρόσι'' / ''γρόσια'', ''kuruş''), thus establishing a nomenclature link to earlier Ottoman currency. The piastre was itself divided into 40 ''para'' (like the kuruş). The para denomination did not appear on any coins or banknotes but was used on postage stamps. However, the {{frac|4}}-piastre coin was equal to 10 para (παράδες) and called δεκάρα in Greek and the {{frac|2}}-piastre coin was equal to 20 para and called εικοσάρα. The Cypriot pound remained equal in value to the pound sterling until 1972, some twelve years after Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom.
The British introduced the Cypriot pound in 1879. It had the same value as the [[pound sterling]], and replaced Turkish currency at a rate of £C&nbsp;1 to 180 [[Turkish piastre|piastres]]. The Cypriot pound was initially divided into 20 ''[[shillings]]'' ({{lang|el|σελίνι}} / {{lang|el|σελίνια}}, {{lang|tr|şilin}}, {{lang|ota|شلن}}), in common with sterling. However, unlike the British shilling, the Cypriot shilling was divided into 9 ''piastres'' ({{lang|el|γρόσι}} / {{lang|el|γρόσια}}, {{lang|tr|kuruş}}, {{lang|ota|قروش}}, abbreviated ''cp''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyprusdigitallibrary.org.cy/files/original/fab7a603542d62ced32dfcb513c37360.pdf|title=The Cyprus Blue Book 1932 - page 7 |website=cyprusdigitallibrary.org.cy |date=31 December 1932 |access-date=2022-07-03 }}</ref> or ''p''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyprusdigitallibrary.org.cy/files/original/cd7b2089b11bd007aabd44f54118f610.pdf|title=The Cyprus Blue Book 1936 - page 7 |website=cyprusdigitallibrary.org.cy |date=31 December 1936 |access-date=2022-07-03 }}</ref>), thus establishing a nomenclature link to earlier Ottoman currency. The piastre was itself divided into 40 ''para'' (like the {{lang|tr|kuruş}}). The para denomination did not appear on any coins or banknotes but was used on postage stamps. However, the {{frac|1|4}}-piastre coin was equal to 10 para ({{lang|el|παράδες}}) and called {{lang|el|δεκάρα}} in Greek and the {{frac|1|2}}-piastre coin was equal to 20 para and called {{lang|el|εικοσάρα}}. The Cypriot pound remained equal in value to sterling until 1972, some twelve years after Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom.


The introduction of the Cypriot pound was controversial from its inception in 1879 as technically the island was a province of the Ottoman Empire and the right to issue currency within the Ottoman Empire rested solely with the Ottoman Sultan. A question on the legality of introducing the pound in Cyprus was raised by the British Member of Parliament, Thomson Hankey, in the United Kingdom parliament in 1879, but concerns were dismissed by the British government, and they ceased to be an issue on the island following the annexation of Cyprus by Britain in 1914, in response to the Ottomans siding with the [[Central Powers]] in the [[First World War]].<ref>Hansard Parliamentary Papers, HC Deb, 12 June 1879, vol 246 c1705</ref>
The introduction of the Cypriot pound was controversial from its inception in 1879 as the island was technically a province of the Ottoman Empire and the right to issue currency within the Ottoman Empire rested solely with the Ottoman Sultan. A question on the legality of introducing the pound in Cyprus was raised by the British Member of Parliament, [[Thomson Hankey]], in the United Kingdom parliament in 1879, but concerns were dismissed by the British government.<ref>[https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/commons/1879/jun/12/question-4 Hansard Parliamentary Papers, HC Deb, 12 June 1879, vol 246 c1705]</ref> This concern was rendered moot on the island following the [[British Cyprus|annexation of Cyprus by Britain]] in 1914, in response to the Ottomans siding with the [[Central Powers]] in the [[First World War]].


The British takeover of Cyprus in 1914 was not ratified by the new [[Republic of Turkey]] until the [[Treaty of Lausanne]] in 1923, but that agreement led to the creation of a full British colonial government in Cyprus in 1926, with the establishment of a local legislative council. The Council in turn established a Cyprus Currency Board in 1927 to oversee the issue of Cypriot pounds.<ref>Wadan Narsey, ''British Imperialism and the Making of Colonial Currency Systems'' (London: Palgrave, 2016) p.159</ref>
The British takeover of Cyprus in 1914 was not ratified by the [[Turkey|Republic of Turkey]] until the [[Treaty of Lausanne]] in 1923, but that agreement led to the creation of a full British colonial government in Cyprus in 1926, with the establishment of a local legislative council. The Council in turn established a Cyprus Currency Board in 1927 to oversee the issue of Cypriot currency.<ref>Wadan Narsey, ''British Imperialism and the Making of Colonial Currency Systems'' (London: Palgrave, 2016) p.159</ref>


The Currency Board could issue notes and coins, initially denominated in the Cypriot pound, [[shillings]] and [[piastres]], and later, following decimalization in 1955, in Cypriot pounds and mils.<ref>Kate Phylaktis, ''The Banking System of Cyprus: Past, Present and Future'' (London: Macmillan, 1995), p.42</ref> However, the Cypriot pound remained pegged at one Cypriot pound to one pound sterling meaning ultimate fiscal control still rested with the Bank of England in London and the Government of the United Kingdom. This link was maintained by the requirement that for every Cypriot pound issued by the Currency Board in Cyprus, one pound sterling issued by the Bank of England had to be deposited by the Government of Cyprus with the [[Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and Administrations Ltd|Crown Agents]] in London.<ref>As required by Article 13 of the Currency Law (Cyprus) Cap. 197.</ref>
The Currency Board could issue notes and coins, initially denominated in pounds, [[shillings]] and [[piastres]], and later, following decimalization in 1955, in pounds and mils.<ref>Kate Phylaktis, ''The Banking System of Cyprus: Past, Present and Future'' (London: Macmillan, 1995), p.42</ref> However, the Cypriot pound remained pegged at par with sterling, meaning ultimate fiscal control still rested with the Bank of England and the British government. This link was maintained by the requirement that for every pound issued by the Currency Board in Cyprus, one pound sterling issued by the Bank of England had to be deposited by the Government of Cyprus with the [[Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and Administrations Ltd|Crown Agents]] in London.<ref>As required by Article 13 of the Currency Law (Cyprus) Cap. 197.</ref>


===Decimalisation===
===Decimalisation===
In 1955, the British colonial authorities decimalised the Cypriot pound, using the system proposed by William Brown, a member of the United Kingdom parliament, in 1855 that the pound sterling in the United Kingdom should be divided into one-thousand parts, each called a mil.<ref>Hansard Parliamentary Papers, HC Deb, 12 June 1855, vol 138, cc1867-909</ref> Although this system was never adopted in the United Kingdom, it was used in several British colonies, including Hong Kong from 1863 to 1866;<ref>Ma Tak Wo 2004, Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency, Ma Tak Wo Numismatic Co., LTD. Kowloon, Hong Kong.{{ISBN|962-85939-3-5}}</ref> and the [[Mandatory Palestine|British Mandate of Palestine]] from 1927 until 1948.<ref>Howard M. Berlin, ''The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927-1947'' (Jefferson: McFarlan, 2001) p.26f</ref> This latter example may have been the impetus to use a pound-mil system in Cyprus as the [[Palestinian pound]] was for a brief period accepted as legal tender in Cyprus.<ref>Howard M. Berlin, ''The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927-1947'' (Jefferson: McFarlan, 2001) p.23</ref>
In 1955, the British colonial authorities [[decimalisation|decimalised]] the Cypriot pound, using the "pound and mil" system proposed in 1855 by [[Sir William Brown, 1st Baronet, of Richmond Hill|Sir William Brown MP]], where the pound is divided into 1,000 parts, each called a [[mill (currency)#Cyprus|mil]] (rather than 960 [[farthing (British coin)|farthing]]s).<ref>[https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/commons/1855/jun/12/decimal-coinage Hansard Parliamentary Papers, HC Deb, 12 June 1855, vol 138, cc1867-909]</ref> Although this system was never adopted in the United Kingdom, it was used in several British colonies, including [[Hong Kong dollar#Coins|Hong Kong]] from 1863 to 1866,<ref>Ma Tak Wo 2004, Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency, Ma Tak Wo Numismatic Co., LTD. Kowloon, Hong Kong.{{ISBN|962-85939-3-5}}</ref> and the [[Mandatory Palestine|British Mandate of Palestine]] from 1927 until 1948.<ref>Howard M. Berlin, ''The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927–1947'' (Jefferson: McFarlan, 2001) p.26f</ref> This latter example may have been the impetus to use a pound-mil system in Cyprus as the [[Palestine pound]] was for a brief period accepted as legal tender in Cyprus.<ref>Howard M. Berlin, ''The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927–1947'' (Jefferson: McFarlan, 2001) p.23</ref>


The Cypriot pound was decimalized in 1955 with 1,000 ''[[mill (currency)|mils]]'' (''μιλς'', ''mil'') to the pound. Colloquially, the 5-mil coin was known as a "piastre" (not an exact equivalence; the piastre was equal to {{frac|5|5|9}} mils) and the 50-mil coin as a "shilling" (an exact equivalence).
The Cypriot pound was decimalised in 1955 at 1,000 ''[[mill (currency)|mils]]'' ({{lang|el|μιλς}}, {{lang|tr|mil}}) to the pound. Colloquially, the 5 mil coin was known as a ''piastre'' (not an exact equivalence; the piastre was equal to {{frac|5|5|9}} mils) and the 50 mil coin as a ''shilling'' (an exact equivalence).


The subdivision was changed to 100 ''[[cent (currency)|cents]]'' (''σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう'', ''sent'') to the pound on 3 October 1983. At that time, the smallest coin still in circulation was that of 5 mils. This was renamed as {{frac|2}} cent, but soon was abolished. Mil-denominated coins are no longer [[legal tender]].
The subdivision was changed to 100 ''[[cent (currency)|cents]]'' ({{lang|el|σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう}}, {{lang|tr|sent}}) to the pound on 3 October 1983. At that time, the smallest coin still in circulation was that of 5 mils. This was renamed as {{frac|1|2}}c, but soon was abolished. Mil-denominated coins are no longer [[legal tender]].


Towards the end of the Cypriot pound era, some cashiers omitted the 1- and 2-cent coins from the change they gave. Owner-operated businesses often rounded down the net amount to be paid to the nearest multiple of 5 cents.
Towards the end of the Cypriot pound's circulation, some cashiers omitted the 1c and 2c coins from the change they gave. Owner-operated businesses often rounded down the net amount to be paid to the nearest multiple of 5c.


===Towards the euro===
===Towards the euro===
The Cypriot pound was replaced by the [[euro]] on 1 January 2008. The currency entered the [[Exchange Rate Mechanism|Exchange Rate Mechanism II]] on 2 May 2005 and it was limited within the band of CYP 0.585274 ±15% per euro. A formal application to adopt the euro was submitted on 13 February 2007. On May 16, 2007, Cyprus, along with [[Malta]], received the European Commission's approval for this<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Cyprus, Malta win green light to adopt euro in 2008 | date=May 16, 2007 | publisher=Yahoo! News | url =https://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070516/ts_afp/eueurozoneforexeuro_070516105357 | work =[[Agence France Presse]] | pages = | accessdate = 2007-05-16 | language = }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and was confirmed by the European Parliament on 20 June 2007 and the EU leaders on 21 June 2007. The permanent exchange rate, EUR 1.00 = CYP 0.585274, was decided by the EU Finance Ministers on 10 July 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/1040&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |title=Commission hails approval of the adoption of the euro in Cyprus and Malta |publisher=[[European Commission]] |work=europa.eu |accessdate=2008-01-02}}</ref> From 12 July 2007 to 5 December 2007, the exchange rate remained at 0.5842. Since 7 December 2007, the rate has been fixed at the irrevocable rate, €&nbsp;=&nbsp;£0.585274.<ref>{{cite web | author= [[European Central Bank]] | url= http://www.ecb.int/stats/exchange/eurofxref/html/eurofxref-graph-cyp.en.html | title= Euro exchange rates CYP | accessdate= 2008-01-02 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071220194609/http://www.ecb.int/stats/exchange/eurofxref/html/eurofxref-graph-cyp.en.html | archive-date= 2007-12-20 | dead-url= yes | df= }}</ref>
The Cypriot pound was replaced by the [[euro]] on 1 January 2008. The currency entered the [[Exchange Rate Mechanism|Exchange Rate Mechanism II]] on 2 May 2005 and it was limited within the band of £C&nbsp;0.585274 ±15% per euro. A formal application to adopt the euro was submitted on 13 February 2007. On May 16, 2007, Cyprus, along with [[Malta]], received the European Commission's approval for this<ref>{{cite news | title=Cyprus, Malta win green light to adopt euro in 2008 | date=May 16, 2007 | publisher=Yahoo! News | url =https://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070516/ts_afp/eueurozoneforexeuro_070516105357 | work =[[Agence France Presse]] | access-date = 2007-05-16 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> and was confirmed by the European Parliament on 20 June 2007 and the EU leaders on 21 June 2007. The permanent exchange rate, €1.00 = £C&nbsp;0.585274, was decided by the EU Finance Ministers on 10 July 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/1040&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |title=Commission hails approval of the adoption of the euro in Cyprus and Malta |publisher=[[European Commission]] |access-date=2008-01-02}}</ref> From 12 July 2007 to 5 December 2007, the exchange rate remained at £&nbsp;C0.5842. Since 7 December 2007, the rate has been fixed at the irrevocable rate, €1&nbsp;=&nbsp;£C&nbsp;0.585274.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=[[European Central Bank]] |url=http://www.ecb.int/stats/exchange/eurofxref/html/eurofxref-graph-cyp.en.html |title=Euro exchange rates CYP |access-date=2008-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071220194609/http://www.ecb.int/stats/exchange/eurofxref/html/eurofxref-graph-cyp.en.html |archive-date=2007-12-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In summer 2006, the [[Bank of Cyprus]] started including on its statements the indicative balance in euros. The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority followed suit with its bills two months later. A small number of shops also showed indicative euro totals on their receipts. By late autumn 2006, the number of banks and shops offering indicative euro equivalents on their statements and pricing had increased significantly.
In summer 2006, the [[Bank of Cyprus]] started including on its statements the indicative balance in euros. The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority followed suit with its bills two months later. A small number of shops also showed indicative euro totals on their receipts. By late autumn 2006, the number of banks and shops offering indicative euro equivalents on their statements and pricing had increased significantly.


===Euro changeover===
===Euro changeover===
The Cypriot pound was replaced by the [[euro]] as official currency of the [[Republic of Cyprus]] on 1 January 2008 at the irrevocable fixed exchange rate of CYP 0.585274 = €1. However, pound banknotes and coins continued to have [[legal tender]] status and were accepted for cash payments until 31 January 2008. Cypriot pounds were convertible free of charge at Cypriot credit institutions until 30 June 2008. CYP coins were convertible at the [[Central Bank of Cyprus]] until 31 December 2009 and CYP banknotes were convertible until 31 December 2017.<ref name="ECBChangeover">{{cite web | author= [[European Central Bank]] | url= http://www.ecb.eu/bc/euro/changeover/cyprus/html/index.en.html | title= The euro cash changeover in Cyprus | accessdate=2008-01-02 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071219223703/http://www.ecb.eu/bc/euro/changeover/cyprus/html/index.en.html |archivedate = 2007-12-19}}</ref>
The Cypriot pound was replaced by the [[euro]] as official currency of the [[Republic of Cyprus]] on 1 January 2008 at the irrevocable fixed exchange rate of £C&nbsp;0.585274 = €1. However, pound banknotes and coins continued to have [[legal tender]] status and were accepted for cash payments until 31 January 2008. Cypriot pounds were convertible free of charge at Cypriot credit institutions until 30 June 2008. Cypriot pound coins were convertible at the [[Central Bank of Cyprus]] until 31 December 2009 and banknotes were convertible until 31 December 2017.<ref name="ECBChangeover">{{cite web |publisher=[[European Central Bank]] |url=http://www.ecb.eu/bc/euro/changeover/cyprus/html/index.en.html |title=The euro cash changeover in Cyprus |access-date=2008-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071219223703/http://www.ecb.eu/bc/euro/changeover/cyprus/html/index.en.html |archive-date=2007-12-19 }}</ref>


For a wider history surrounding currency in the region, see [[The History of British Currency in the Middle East]].
For a wider history surrounding currency in the region, see [[British currency in the Middle East]].


==Coins==
==Coins==
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===Predecimal===
===Predecimal===


In 1879, copper coins were introduced in denominations of {{frac|4}}, {{frac|2}}, and 1 piastre. The Greek-Cypriots called the first of these coins the δεκάρα (''dekara''—from the Greek word ''deka'' that means ten), referring to its equivalence to 10 para. The Greek name for the {{frac|2}}-piastre coin was εικοσάρα (''ikosara''—from the Greek ''ikosi'' that means twenty). These coins were followed, in 1901, by silver 3, {{frac|4|1|2}}, 9 and 18 piastres, the last two being equal to 1 and 2 shillings. The 3 piastres was only issued that year. The {{frac|4}} piastre was last struck in 1926. In 1934, scalloped-shaped {{frac|2}} and 1 piastre coins were introduced struck in cupro-nickel, changing to bronze in 1942. In 1947, cupro-nickel 1 and 2 shillings replaced the silver coins. The last piastre and shilling coins were issued in 1949.
In 1879, copper coins were introduced in denominations of {{frac|1|4}}, {{frac|1|2}}, and 1 piastre (''p''.). The Greek-Cypriots called the first of these coins the δεκάρα (''dekara''—from the Greek word ''deka'' that means ten), referring to its equivalence to 10 para. The Greek name for the {{frac|1|2}}''p''. coin was εικοσάρα (''ikosara''—from the Greek ''ikosi'' that means twenty). These coins were followed, in 1901, by silver 3''p''., {{frac|4|1|2}}''p''., 9''p''. and 18''p''., the last two being equal to 1 and 2 shillings, as the word "shilling" appeared only on banknotes and was not used on any coins until 1947. The 3''p''. was only issued that year. The {{frac|1|4}}pt was last struck in 1926. In 1934, scalloped-shaped {{frac|1|2}}''p''. and 1''p''. coins were introduced struck in cupro-nickel, changing to bronze in 1942. In 1947, cupro-nickel 1/– and 2/– replaced the silver coins. The last piastre and shilling coins were issued in 1949.


===Decimal - mils===
===Decimal - mils===


In 1955, 3, 5, 25, 50 and 100-mil coins were introduced, with the lowest two struck in bronze and the others in cupro-nickel. In 1963, dodecagonal, aluminium 1 mil coins were introduced, following the discontinuation of the 3 mil coin. Dodecagonal, aluminium 5 mil coins were introduced in 1981.
In 1955, 3, 5, 25, 50, and 100 mil coins were introduced, with the lowest two struck in bronze and the others in cupro-nickel. In 1963, dodecagonal, aluminium 1 mil coins were introduced, following the discontinuation of the 3 mil coin. Dodecagonal, aluminium 5 mil coins were introduced in 1981.


===Decimal - cents===
===Decimal - cents===


In 1983, coins were introduced for {{frac|2}}, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 cents, with the {{frac|2}} cent the same size and composition as the earlier 5 mil coins. The other coins were struck in nickel-brass. The {{frac|2}} cent was only struck in 1983. In 1991, [[cupronickel]], [[Reuleaux heptagon]]al (curved-equilateral-heptagonal) 50-cent coins were introduced.
In 1983, coins were introduced for {{frac|1|2}}c, 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c, with the {{frac|1|2}}c the same size and composition as the earlier 5 mil coins. The other coins were struck in nickel-brass. The {{frac|1|2}}c was only struck in 1983. In 1991, [[cupronickel]], [[Reuleaux heptagon]]al (curved-equilateral-heptagonal) 50c coins were introduced.


==Banknotes==
==Banknotes==
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===Predecimal===
===Predecimal===


In 1914, the government issued emergency notes in denominations of 10 shillings, and 1 and 5 pounds. Regular type notes were issued from 1917 and on. Notes for 5 and 10 shillings, and 1 and 10 pounds were introduced that year, followed by 1 and 2 shillings in 1920 and 5 pounds in 1926. Denominations below 10 shillings were not issued after 1920 but were reintroduced in 1939, with 3 piastres issued between 1943 and 1944. The 1 and 2-shilling notes were replaced by new coins in 1947.
In 1914, the government issued emergency notes in denominations of 10/–, and £1 and £5. Regular type notes were issued from 1917 and on. Notes for 5/– and 10/–, and £1 and £10 were introduced that year, followed by 1/- and 2/– shillings in 1920 and £5 in 1926. Denominations below 10/– were not issued after 1920 but were reintroduced in 1939, with 3''p''. notes issued between 1943 and 1944. The 1/– and 2/– notes were replaced by new coins in 1947.


===Decimal - mils===
===Decimal - mils===


In 1955, the 5 and 10 shillings notes were replaced by 250 and 500-mil notes. The [[Central Bank of Cyprus]] was established in 1963 as an autonomous institution in accordance with the Central Bank of Cyprus Law 1963 and the relevant articles of the constitution.<ref>{{cite book | last1 = Linzmayer | first1 = Owen | title = The Banknote Book | chapter = Cyprus | publisher = bankenotebook.com | year = 2012 | location = San Francisco, CA | url = http://www.banknotebook.com}}</ref> It began issuing paper money in 1964, and introduced 10-pound notes in 1977. Notes for 250 mils ceased production in 1982, shortly before the cent was introduced.
In 1955, the 5/– and 10/– notes were replaced by 250 mil and 500 mil notes. The [[Central Bank of Cyprus]] was established in 1963 as an autonomous institution in accordance with the Central Bank of Cyprus Law 1963 and the relevant articles of the constitution.<ref>{{cite book | last1 = Linzmayer | first1 = Owen | title = The Banknote Book | chapter = Cyprus | publisher = bankenotebook.com | year = 2012 | location = San Francisco, CA | url = http://www.banknotebook.com}}</ref> It began issuing paper money in 1964, and introduced £10 notes in 1977. Notes for 250 mils ceased production in 1982, shortly before the cent was introduced.


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===Decimal - cents===
===Decimal - cents===


On 3 October 1983, 50-cent notes replaced the 500-mil notes, with 20-pound notes added in 1992.
On 3 October 1983, 50c notes replaced the 500 mil notes (though using the same basic design), with £20 notes added in 1992.


The last set of [[banknote]]s in use were:
The last set of [[banknote]]s in use were:
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!colspan=13|Last series<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.centralbank.gov.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=12&lang=en |title=Central Bank of Cyprus - Banknotes |access-date=2008-11-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081114223310/http://www.centralbank.gov.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=12&lang=en |archive-date=2008-11-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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!colspan=2| Image !!rowspan=2| Value !!rowspan=2| Equivalent in [[euro]]s (€) !!rowspan=2| Dimensions !!rowspan=2| Main Colour !!colspan=3| Description !!colspan=3| Date of !!rowspan=2| Colloquial name
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! Obverse !! Reverse !! Obverse !! Reverse !! Watermark !! first printing !! withdrawal !! lapse
! Obverse !! Reverse !! Obverse !! Reverse !! Watermark !! first printing !! withdrawal !! lapse
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The 1992/1993 version of the £20 note was almost identical to the latest one in terms of design. However, it is often considered part of the 1987&ndash;1992 series despite the apparent look and feel difference. And like the rest of the 1987&ndash;1992 series, the 1992/1993 £20 note was officially withdrawn by the Central Bank a few years before the adoption of the euro.<ref name="demonetised">{{cite web | author= [[Central Bank of Cyprus]] | url= http://www.centralbank.gov.cy/media/pdf/CELSE_DEMONETISEDNOTESCOINS04.pdf | title= Demonetised Banknotes and Coins | accessdate= 2008-01-02 | format= PDF | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081116051714/http://www.centralbank.gov.cy/media/pdf/CELSE_DEMONETISEDNOTESCOINS04.pdf | archive-date= 2008-11-16 | dead-url= yes | df= }}</ref>
The 1992/1993 version of the £20 note was almost identical to the latest one in terms of design. However, it is often considered part of the 1987&ndash;1992 series despite the apparent look and feel difference. And like the rest of the 1987&ndash;1992 series, the 1992/1993 £20 note was officially withdrawn by the Central Bank a few years before the adoption of the euro.<ref name="demonetised">{{cite web | author= Central Bank of Cyprus | author-link= Central Bank of Cyprus | url= http://www.centralbank.gov.cy/media/pdf/CELSE_DEMONETISEDNOTESCOINS04.pdf | title= Demonetised Banknotes and Coins | access-date= 2008-01-02 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081116051714/http://www.centralbank.gov.cy/media/pdf/CELSE_DEMONETISEDNOTESCOINS04.pdf | archive-date= 2008-11-16 | url-status= dead }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Cyprus|Money|Numismatics}}
{{Portal|Cyprus|Money|Numismatics}}
* [[British currency in the Middle East]]
* [[Cypriot euro coins]]
* [[Cypriot euro coins]]
* [[Economy of Cyprus]]
* [[Economy of Cyprus]]
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==References==
==References==


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*{{numis cite SCWC | date=1991}}
*{{numis cite SCWC | date=1991}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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*{{Wikinews-inline|Cyprus and Malta to adopt the euro|Cypriot pound}}
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Cypriot pound
£20 note
ISO 4217
CodeCYP
Unit
Pluralpounds
λίρες (Greek)
Symbol£‎
Denominations
Subunit
 1⁄100cent
σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう (Greek)
sent (Turkish)
 1⁄1000mil
Plural
 cent
σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう (Greek)
sent (Turkish)		cents
σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう (Greek)
Banknotes£1, £5, £10, £20
Coins
 Freq. used1c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c
 Rarely used2c
Demographics
User(s)None, previously:
 Cyprus (except  Northern Cyprus)
United Kingdom Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Issuance
Central bankCentral Bank of Cyprus
 Websitewww.centralbank.cy
Valuation
Inflation2.8%
 SourceThe World Factbook, 2005 est.
EU Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
Since2 May 2005
Fixed rate since7 December 2007
Replaced by euro, non cash1 January 2008
Replaced by euro, cash31 January 2008
1 € =£C 0.585274
Bandpegged in practice, 15% de jure
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.

The pound, or lira (Greek: λίρα, plural λίρες, and Turkish: lira, Ottoman Turkish: لیره, from the Latin libra via the Italian lira; sign: £, sometimes £C[1] for distinction), was the currency of Cyprus, including the Sovereign Base Areas in Akrotiri and Dhekelia,[2][3] from 1879 to 2007, when the Republic of Cyprus adopted the euro. However, the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus uses the Turkish lira as its official currency.

The Cypriot pound was introduced in 1879 and was equal in value to one pound sterling. It remained at that value until 1972, some twelve years after Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom. The Cypriot pound was replaced by the euro as official currency of the Republic of Cyprus on 1 January 2008 at the irrevocable fixed exchange rate of £C 0.585274 = €1.00.

History

£1 note issued in 1955
£1 note issued in 1978

The British introduced the Cypriot pound in 1879. It had the same value as the pound sterling, and replaced Turkish currency at a rate of £C 1 to 180 piastres. The Cypriot pound was initially divided into 20 shillings (σελίνι / σελίνια, şilin, شلن), in common with sterling. However, unlike the British shilling, the Cypriot shilling was divided into 9 piastres (γρόσι / γρόσια, kuruş, قروش, abbreviated cp.[4] or p.[5]), thus establishing a nomenclature link to earlier Ottoman currency. The piastre was itself divided into 40 para (like the kuruş). The para denomination did not appear on any coins or banknotes but was used on postage stamps. However, the 1⁄4-piastre coin was equal to 10 para (παράδες) and called δεκάρα in Greek and the 1⁄2-piastre coin was equal to 20 para and called εικοσάρα. The Cypriot pound remained equal in value to sterling until 1972, some twelve years after Cyprus gained independence from the United Kingdom.

The introduction of the Cypriot pound was controversial from its inception in 1879 as the island was technically a province of the Ottoman Empire and the right to issue currency within the Ottoman Empire rested solely with the Ottoman Sultan. A question on the legality of introducing the pound in Cyprus was raised by the British Member of Parliament, Thomson Hankey, in the United Kingdom parliament in 1879, but concerns were dismissed by the British government.[6] This concern was rendered moot on the island following the annexation of Cyprus by Britain in 1914, in response to the Ottomans siding with the Central Powers in the First World War.

The British takeover of Cyprus in 1914 was not ratified by the Republic of Turkey until the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, but that agreement led to the creation of a full British colonial government in Cyprus in 1926, with the establishment of a local legislative council. The Council in turn established a Cyprus Currency Board in 1927 to oversee the issue of Cypriot currency.[7]

The Currency Board could issue notes and coins, initially denominated in pounds, shillings and piastres, and later, following decimalization in 1955, in pounds and mils.[8] However, the Cypriot pound remained pegged at par with sterling, meaning ultimate fiscal control still rested with the Bank of England and the British government. This link was maintained by the requirement that for every pound issued by the Currency Board in Cyprus, one pound sterling issued by the Bank of England had to be deposited by the Government of Cyprus with the Crown Agents in London.[9]

Decimalisation

In 1955, the British colonial authorities decimalised the Cypriot pound, using the "pound and mil" system proposed in 1855 by Sir William Brown MP, where the pound is divided into 1,000 parts, each called a mil (rather than 960 farthings).[10] Although this system was never adopted in the United Kingdom, it was used in several British colonies, including Hong Kong from 1863 to 1866,[11] and the British Mandate of Palestine from 1927 until 1948.[12] This latter example may have been the impetus to use a pound-mil system in Cyprus as the Palestine pound was for a brief period accepted as legal tender in Cyprus.[13]

The Cypriot pound was decimalised in 1955 at 1,000 mils (μιλς, mil) to the pound. Colloquially, the 5 mil coin was known as a piastre (not an exact equivalence; the piastre was equal to 5+5⁄9 mils) and the 50 mil coin as a shilling (an exact equivalence).

The subdivision was changed to 100 cents (σしぐまεいぷしろんνにゅーτたう, sent) to the pound on 3 October 1983. At that time, the smallest coin still in circulation was that of 5 mils. This was renamed as 1⁄2c, but soon was abolished. Mil-denominated coins are no longer legal tender.

Towards the end of the Cypriot pound's circulation, some cashiers omitted the 1c and 2c coins from the change they gave. Owner-operated businesses often rounded down the net amount to be paid to the nearest multiple of 5c.

Towards the euro

The Cypriot pound was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2008. The currency entered the Exchange Rate Mechanism II on 2 May 2005 and it was limited within the band of £C 0.585274 ±15% per euro. A formal application to adopt the euro was submitted on 13 February 2007. On May 16, 2007, Cyprus, along with Malta, received the European Commission's approval for this[14] and was confirmed by the European Parliament on 20 June 2007 and the EU leaders on 21 June 2007. The permanent exchange rate, €1.00 = £C 0.585274, was decided by the EU Finance Ministers on 10 July 2007.[15] From 12 July 2007 to 5 December 2007, the exchange rate remained at £ C0.5842. Since 7 December 2007, the rate has been fixed at the irrevocable rate, €1 = £C 0.585274.[16]

In summer 2006, the Bank of Cyprus started including on its statements the indicative balance in euros. The Cyprus Telecommunications Authority followed suit with its bills two months later. A small number of shops also showed indicative euro totals on their receipts. By late autumn 2006, the number of banks and shops offering indicative euro equivalents on their statements and pricing had increased significantly.

Euro changeover

The Cypriot pound was replaced by the euro as official currency of the Republic of Cyprus on 1 January 2008 at the irrevocable fixed exchange rate of £C 0.585274 = €1. However, pound banknotes and coins continued to have legal tender status and were accepted for cash payments until 31 January 2008. Cypriot pounds were convertible free of charge at Cypriot credit institutions until 30 June 2008. Cypriot pound coins were convertible at the Central Bank of Cyprus until 31 December 2009 and banknotes were convertible until 31 December 2017.[17]

For a wider history surrounding currency in the region, see British currency in the Middle East.

Coins

Main article: Coins of the Cypriot pound

Predecimal

In 1879, copper coins were introduced in denominations of 1⁄4, 1⁄2, and 1 piastre (p.). The Greek-Cypriots called the first of these coins the δεκάρα (dekara—from the Greek word deka that means ten), referring to its equivalence to 10 para. The Greek name for the 1⁄2p. coin was εικοσάρα (ikosara—from the Greek ikosi that means twenty). These coins were followed, in 1901, by silver 3p., 4+1⁄2p., 9p. and 18p., the last two being equal to 1 and 2 shillings, as the word "shilling" appeared only on banknotes and was not used on any coins until 1947. The 3p. was only issued that year. The 1⁄4pt was last struck in 1926. In 1934, scalloped-shaped 1⁄2p. and 1p. coins were introduced struck in cupro-nickel, changing to bronze in 1942. In 1947, cupro-nickel 1/– and 2/– replaced the silver coins. The last piastre and shilling coins were issued in 1949.

Decimal - mils

In 1955, 3, 5, 25, 50, and 100 mil coins were introduced, with the lowest two struck in bronze and the others in cupro-nickel. In 1963, dodecagonal, aluminium 1 mil coins were introduced, following the discontinuation of the 3 mil coin. Dodecagonal, aluminium 5 mil coins were introduced in 1981.

Decimal - cents

In 1983, coins were introduced for 1⁄2c, 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c, with the 1⁄2c the same size and composition as the earlier 5 mil coins. The other coins were struck in nickel-brass. The 1⁄2c was only struck in 1983. In 1991, cupronickel, Reuleaux heptagonal (curved-equilateral-heptagonal) 50c coins were introduced.

Banknotes

Predecimal

In 1914, the government issued emergency notes in denominations of 10/–, and £1 and £5. Regular type notes were issued from 1917 and on. Notes for 5/– and 10/–, and £1 and £10 were introduced that year, followed by 1/- and 2/– shillings in 1920 and £5 in 1926. Denominations below 10/– were not issued after 1920 but were reintroduced in 1939, with 3p. notes issued between 1943 and 1944. The 1/– and 2/– notes were replaced by new coins in 1947.

Decimal - mils

In 1955, the 5/– and 10/– notes were replaced by 250 mil and 500 mil notes. The Central Bank of Cyprus was established in 1963 as an autonomous institution in accordance with the Central Bank of Cyprus Law 1963 and the relevant articles of the constitution.[18] It began issuing paper money in 1964, and introduced £10 notes in 1977. Notes for 250 mils ceased production in 1982, shortly before the cent was introduced.

1955–1960 Elizabeth II Issue
Image Denomination Obverse Reverse
[1] 250 mils Queen Elizabeth II
[2] 500 mils Queen Elizabeth II
£1 Queen Elizabeth II
[3] £5 Queen Elizabeth II

Decimal - cents

On 3 October 1983, 50c notes replaced the 500 mil notes (though using the same basic design), with £20 notes added in 1992.

The last set of banknotes in use were:

Last series[19]
Image Value Equivalent in euros (€) Dimensions Main Colour Description Date of Colloquial name
Obverse Reverse Obverse Reverse Watermark first printing withdrawal lapse
£1 1.71 140 × 68 mm Brown Cypriot girl in traditional costume Kato Drys, handicraft, pottery, laces Aphrodite 1 February 1997 31 January 2008[17] 31 December 2017[17] λίρα
£5 8.54 148 × 72 mm Purple Limestone head of a young man dated from the 5th century BC found in Potamia. Peristerona church and mosque πεντόλιρο
£10 17.09 156 × 76 mm Green Marble head of Artemis found in Paphos and dated from the Roman period. Cyprus warbler, green turtle, Paphos blue butterfly, Cyprus mouflon, Tulipa cypria, Cyclamen δεκάλιρο
£20 34.17 164 × 80 mm Blue Aphrodite (upper part of a sculpture found in Soloi-1st century BC) Kyrenia boat (4th century BC), Petra Tou Romiou 1 October 1997 εικοσάλιρο
These images are to scale at 0.7 pixel per millimetre. For table standards, see the banknote specification table.

The 1992/1993 version of the £20 note was almost identical to the latest one in terms of design. However, it is often considered part of the 1987–1992 series despite the apparent look and feel difference. And like the rest of the 1987–1992 series, the 1992/1993 £20 note was officially withdrawn by the Central Bank a few years before the adoption of the euro.[20]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cyprus". CIA World Factbook 1990 - page 78. 1 April 1990. Retrieved 2022-06-21. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  2. ^ "Appendix O to the Treaty of Establishment, Declaration by Her Majesty's Government regarding the administration of the sovereign base area". Archived from the original on 2015-09-29. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
  3. ^ British Forces Cyprus. "A Cyprus Posting: Financial Information". Archived from the original on 2007-05-09. Retrieved 2006-10-09.
  4. ^ "The Cyprus Blue Book 1932 - page 7" (PDF). cyprusdigitallibrary.org.cy. 31 December 1932. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  5. ^ "The Cyprus Blue Book 1936 - page 7" (PDF). cyprusdigitallibrary.org.cy. 31 December 1936. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  6. ^ Hansard Parliamentary Papers, HC Deb, 12 June 1879, vol 246 c1705
  7. ^ Wadan Narsey, British Imperialism and the Making of Colonial Currency Systems (London: Palgrave, 2016) p.159
  8. ^ Kate Phylaktis, The Banking System of Cyprus: Past, Present and Future (London: Macmillan, 1995), p.42
  9. ^ As required by Article 13 of the Currency Law (Cyprus) Cap. 197.
  10. ^ Hansard Parliamentary Papers, HC Deb, 12 June 1855, vol 138, cc1867-909
  11. ^ Ma Tak Wo 2004, Illustrated Catalogue of Hong Kong Currency, Ma Tak Wo Numismatic Co., LTD. Kowloon, Hong Kong.ISBN 962-85939-3-5
  12. ^ Howard M. Berlin, The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927–1947 (Jefferson: McFarlan, 2001) p.26f
  13. ^ Howard M. Berlin, The Coins and Banknotes of Palestine Under the British Mandate, 1927–1947 (Jefferson: McFarlan, 2001) p.23
  14. ^ "Cyprus, Malta win green light to adopt euro in 2008". Agence France Presse. Yahoo! News. May 16, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-16. [dead link]
  15. ^ "Commission hails approval of the adoption of the euro in Cyprus and Malta". European Commission. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
  16. ^ "Euro exchange rates CYP". European Central Bank. Archived from the original on 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
  17. ^ a b c "The euro cash changeover in Cyprus". European Central Bank. Archived from the original on 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
  18. ^ Linzmayer, Owen (2012). "Cyprus". The Banknote Book. San Francisco, CA: bankenotebook.com.
  19. ^ "Central Bank of Cyprus - Banknotes". Archived from the original on 2008-11-14. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
  20. ^ Central Bank of Cyprus. "Demonetised Banknotes and Coins" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-11-16. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
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