½ Piastre 1942-1945 [Cyprus]

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Reverse
In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the English text: 'CIPRVS', which translates to 'Cyprus'. In the central part, the number 1/2. Along the lower edge in English: 'HALF PIASTRE' - half piastre and the mint year 1942. The inscriptions are separated by three dots. The border is executed as a circle with a wavy edge.
Obverse
In the central part, a left-facing profile portrait of King George VI. Below the truncation of the shoulder, the monogram 'PM' - the mint mark of Pobjoy Mint. Around the edge of the coin, the English text: 'GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR', which translates to 'George VI King and Emperor'. The border is executed as a circle with a wavy edge.