Cyprus

Currency of Cyprus. The Republic of Cyprus is an island nation in the east Mediterranean Sea. The capital and largest city is Nicosia. The official languages are Greek and Turkish. Proclamation of independence from United Kingdom August 16, 1960. Monetary system: 1 Shilling = 9 Piastres, 1 Pound = 20 Shillings (to 1963); 1 Shilling = 50 Mils, 1 Pound = 1000 Mils (1963-83); 1 Pound = 100 Cents (1983-2007); 1 Euro = 100 Cents (2008-).