The Central Bank of Cyprus announces the issue of a set of the Cyprus euro coins

in brilliant uncirculated condition and issue year 2009. The set is complemented by a €2

commemorative coin, issued in 2009 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the

European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU).

The coins are set in a three - ply brochure placed in a case. The brochure and case

present ancient mosaics from the House of Dionysos in Paphos. The mosaics have been

included in Unesco’s World Heritage List.

The total issue of the set is 15.000, to be sold within Cyprus and abroad.

Sales will start on 12 October 2009 and will continue while stocks last.

The over the counter price has been set at €25 including VAT. Sales will be

effected over the counter by the Central Bank of Cyprus or through commercial banks in

Cyprus.

The Central Bank of Cyprus will accept applications for the purchase of sets from

professional coin dealers in Cyprus from 22 September 2009. Applications will be

processed on the basis of the set’s demand and availability.

Depending on the amount to be purchased, a discount will be given to professional

coin dealers in Cyprus. For further information coin dealers should apply to the Central

Bank of Cyprus

• by fax: +357 22379307

• by e-mail: numismatic.orders@centralbank.gov.cy

Application forms for professional coin dealers in Cyprus may be found at the

Central Bank of Cyprus website www.centralbank.gov.cy

For any clarifications you may contact the Central Bank of Cyprus (telephone nos.

+357 22714153 or +357 22714224).