2 Euro Commemorative coins Cyprus 2017

Paphos, European Capital of Culture 2017

At the center of the Obverse is depicted the "Paphos Odeon", an ancient amphiteatre dating back to the 2nd century AD, which hosted shows and performances within the event "Paphos 2017 - European Capital of Culture". In the upper part is engraved the circular inscription "Πάφος 2017 — Πολιτιστική πρωτεύουσα Ευρώπης", while in the inner-bottom part is the inscription "KYΠPOΣ KIBRIS". On the outer ring are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: finely milled, with the inscription "2 ΕΥΡΩ 2 EURO" in incuse, repeated two times.
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Thickness: 2,20 mm
Weight: 8,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: copper-nickel, inner part: nickel-brass).