The Central Bank of Cyprus reported on a coin design workshop held on Nov. 3, 2026, to prepare Cypriot artists for potential participation in designing future coin issues. Presentations and discussions with professional coin designers introduced participants to the artistic and technical requirements and the stages of coin design and production.
The workshop was open to graduates in fine arts, graphic design and related visual communication disciplines, as well as artists recognized in national or international coin or stamp design competitions. The event formed part of the bank’s efforts to expand its coin issues and diversify their themes and designs. The bank aims to hold similar workshops to enable more artists to participate.