The moufflon, the most characteristic species of Cyprus, representing the island’s wild life.

It is depicted on the 1, 2 and 5 cent coins.

The ship of Kyrenia (4th century B.C.), representing Cyprus’s character as an island as well as its history.  Furthermore, it shows the island’s importance in trade.

It is depicted on the 10, 20 and 50 cent coins.

A cross-shaped idol dating back to the chalcolithic period (3.000 B.C.), from the village of Pomos.  It is a characteristic example of the prehistoric art of Cyprus reflecting the island’s civilization and antiquity.

It is depicted on the 1 and 2 euro coins.