CYPRUS, 2 SHILLINGS 1947-1949, Circulation Issue.
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CYPRUS 2 SHILLINGS 1947-1949 Circulation Issues.
Part of the Cyprus piastre coinage collection, the 2 shillings were issued during the reign of King George VI, in 1947 and 1949.
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.
This present set consists of two beautiful examples in Mint State condition.
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CYPRUS, 2 SHILLINGS 1947-1949, Circulation Issue.
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