cypriot pound

Thân thiện

A shopkeeper counts several cypriot pound notes at the register.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The basic unit of money in Cyprus: The Cypriot pound was the official currency of the Republic of Cyprus before the country adopted the euro. It was subdivided into 100 smaller units called cents.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The price of the souvenir was five Cypriot pounds.
  • Before 2008, you needed to exchange your money for Cypriot pounds when visiting Cyprus.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Numismatic Context: The term is primarily used in historical or financial contexts when discussing Cyprus's economy prior to 2008.
  • Collectors seek out old Cypriot pound banknotes.

Variants and Related Words

• Cypriot pound sign: The symbol for the Cypriot pound was "£" or "C£" to distinguish it from other pound currencies.
• C£: A common written abbreviation for the Cypriot pound.
• Cyprus pound: An alternative name for the same currency unit.

Synonyms

• C£ (Symbol/Abbreviation)
• Cyprus pound (Alternative name)

Related Phrases

• Pound sterling: The currency of the United Kingdom, a different currency also called a "pound".
• Egyptian pound: The currency of Egypt, another distinct currency using the unit name "pound".

Học thuật

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cypriot pound
• pound