5 euro - Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU

Series: Cyprus - Silver 5 euro coins

Image of 5 euro coin - Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU | Cyprus 2012. The Silver coin is of Proof quality.
It's a composition depicting a daisy enclosed in wavy circles. The daisy is a motif from a “lefkaritiko” lace, the embroidery of Lefkara village. The lefkaritiko embroidery is included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is a characteristic example of the folklore tradition of Cyprus and reflects Cyprus’ hospitality. The wavy circles around the motif symbolise the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Cyprus. The coin’s nominal value of €5 and the wording “CYPRUS EU PRESIDENCY” are also depicted.