Cyprus, 1942 AD., George VI, Royal Mint, London, 1/2 Piastre , KM 22a.

Cyprus, George VI, engraver: Percy Metcalfe (obv.), Royal Mint, Tower Hill Site, London, Great Britain, 1942 AD.,
½ Piastre (1/360 Pound) (ø 19-20 mm / 2,56 g), bronze (97% copper , 0.5% tin , 2.5% zinc), 2,59 g. theoretical mint weight, mintage 1.800.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), plain edge, scalloped shape (with 12 notches),
Obv.: GEORGIVS VI REX – IMPERATOR / P.M. , his crowned head facing left, engravers initials P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) at truncation below.
Rev.: · CYPRVS · / ½ / HALF PIASTRE · 1942 , value and date.
KM 22a .

Year / Mintage
1942 1,080,000
1942 ? proof
1943 1,620,000
1944 2,160,000
1945 1,080,000
1945 proof