Central Bank of Cyprus to hold coin design workshop on November 3, 2026

Nicosia, Cyprus. The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) will hold a one-day, in-person coin design workshop on November 3, 2026, for artists and designers interested in developing expertise in numismatic art.

Workshop focus and collaborator register

The workshop will explore the principles, particularities and challenges of coin design and provide insight into contemporary practices in the field.

The CBC said the event aims to promote knowledge and creative exchange in numismatic art, allowing participants to learn about the processes and considerations involved in creating coins and other monetary objects.

Those who attend will become eligible to apply for inclusion in the Central Bank of Cyprus register of collaborators for the design of monetary objects. Further information about the register will be provided during the workshop.

Speakers

The main speakers will include internationally recognised coin designer and sculptor Chiara Principe, who has extensive experience in designing and creating numismatic works of high artistic value.

Georgios Stamatopoulos, a designer at the Foundation for Printing Banknotes and Securities (IETA), will also speak. He has created numerous coins and is a prominent representative of contemporary Greek numismatic art.

Eligibility and language

Participation will be restricted to applicants who meet at least one eligibility requirement: graduation from a fine arts school, graduation in graphic design or a related field, or recognition in national or international coin or stamp design competitions.

The workshop will be conducted in English, with Greek-English and English-Greek interpretation available throughout the presentations and programme activities.