| Issuer | Cyprus |
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| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2008-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Luc Luycx |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#110 |
| Obverse description | The design depicts a ‘neuron with its synapses’ about the activities performed by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, which celebrates 30 years of existence. The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics receives international recognition and plays an active and essential role as a national, regional, and international center of excellence for the provision of high-quality services, innovative research, and postgraduate education. The issuing country’s name ‘KYΠΡΟΣ - KIBRIS’ and the phrase ‘ΙΝΣΤΙTOYΤΟ ΝΕΥΡΟΛΟΓΊΑΣ & ΓΕΝΕΤΙKHΣ KYΠΡΟY 1990-2020’ (i.e. Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics 1990-2020) are inscribed in a circle around the design. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. |
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| Obverse script | Greek, Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ΙΝΣΤΙΤΟΥΤΟ ΝΕΥΡΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ & ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ 1990-2020 KYΠPOΣ – CYPRUS (Translation: Institute of Neurology & Genetics 1990-2020 Cyprus - Cyprus) |
| Reverse description | A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 EURO LL |
| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2020 - - 400 000 2020 - BU (3000 in capsul and 6000 in coincard) - 9 000 2020 - Proof - 3 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2578353250 |
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