CYPRUS, 9 PIASTRES 1901-1940, Circulation Issue.
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THE CYPRUS 9 PIASTRE COINAGE (1901-1940) Circulation Issues.
The piastre coinage of Cyprus under British administration appertains to the following four reigns:
1. QUEEN VICTORIA (1837-1901).
During her reign a copper coinage consisting of quarter-piastres, half-piastres and piastres, made its first appearance in 1879. There were twelve issues of the quarter-piastre, thirteen of the half-piastre and fourteen of the piastre piece. In 1901 a silver coinage was issued in denominations of 3, 41/2, 9 and 18 piastres. All the Cyprus coinage was struck at the Royal Mint in London except a part of the issue of 1881 and that of 1882, which were struck by Ralph Heaton & Sons in Birmingham; these coins have a small H above the date.
2. KING EDWARD VII (1901-1910).
The short reign of King Edward VII produced seven different coins in all. Quarter-piastre pieces were struck in 1902,1905 and 1908, the half-piastre and one piastre in 1908, and the silver 9 and 18 piastres in 1907.
3. KING GEORGE V (1910-1936).
During this reign 19 issues were struck: two of the quarter-piastre, five of the half-piastre, five of the one piastre, one of the 41/2 piastre, three of the 9 piastres, two of the 18 piastres and one of the 45 piastres. The year 1928 marked the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus, and the occasion commemorated by the issue of a 45 piastre piece, a crown-size silver coin, which appeared in a limited number of proofs and a larger issue of ordinary pieces. In 1934 the heavy copper coins issued in this and the previous reigns were replaced by smaller and lighter pieces in copper-nickel, with a scalloped edge to distinguish them from the silver coins.
4. KING GEORGE VI (1936-1952).
The reign of King George VI comprises 22 issues: six of half-piastre, seven of one piastre, one of 41/2 piastres and two each of 9 piastres, 18 piastres, one shilling and two shillings. During the war years from 1942 and again in 1949 the copper-nickel half-piastre and one piastre with scalloped edge were struck in copper. In 1947 the denominations of the 9 and 18 piastres were changed to one and two shillings respectively, and the size of the two shillings was reduced to conform to the imperial coins of similar denomination.Their metal too, was changed from silver to copper-nickel.
REFERENCES and PUBLICATIONS:
THE COINS OF CYPRUS, fourth edition 2008, by A. FITIKIDES.
THE MODERN COINS and NOTES of CYPRUS, by MAJOR F. PRIDMORE.
This present set includes all of the currency-edition 9 piastres minted.
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CYPRUS, 9 PIASTRES 1901-1940, Circulation Issue.
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