50 Cents / Sent CYP Banknote (1963-2005 Central Bank of Cyprus Issue) 1987-1989

50 Cents / Sent Cypriot Pound (Issued 1987-1989)

A warm terracotta and cream palette dominates this Central Bank of Cyprus banknote, creating an inviting visual presence that speaks to Cyprus’s Mediterranean heritage. The right side of the note features a distinctive portrait of a woman rendered in fine engraving, her face turned slightly as she gazes towards the left, dressed in traditional Cypriot costume with rich fabric detail. The denomination “50” appears prominently in rounded corner cartouches at both the top right and bottom left, while the inscription “PENHKTA SENT” and “FIFTY SENT” runs horizontally across the centre of the design. The serial number M769915 is clearly visible on both the left and right sides of the note, printed in dark brown ink.

On the front, the Central Bank of Cyprus identification reads “KENTPIKH TRAPEZA THS KYPROU” and “KIBRIS MERKEZ BANKASI” in both Greek and Turkish, reflecting Cyprus’s multilingual currency tradition. The text “1.10.1988” indicates the date of issue printed beneath the central denomination area. Intricate guilloché patterns form the background throughout, with repeating geometric designs providing security against counterfeiting. A delicate horizontal security strip runs vertically through the note, featuring ornamental detailing. The overall engraving displays exceptional craftsmanship, with fine parallel lines creating depth and texture across the entire surface. The woman’s costume shows careful attention to traditional dress, with elaborate embroidered details visible in the shoulder and chest area.

The reverse presents a distinctive landscape composition in the same terracotta tone, depicting what appears to be a panoramic agricultural or coastal vista with rolling hills and terraced fields. The Central Bank of Cyprus name appears in an arc across the top in capital letters, with the denomination “50” positioned in a circle at the top centre and again in the bottom right corner. Below the landscape engraving, the inscription “FIFTY CENTS” is clearly printed in English. The entire reverse features the same fine engraving technique with parallel line work creating the shading and depth of the landscape features. The right side of the reverse contains a white blank space, possibly for security features or to accommodate printing variations. Decorative ornamental frames appear along the left and right edges, mirroring the security design philosophy of the obverse.

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