The Central Bank of Cyprus announced that the Cyprus 2 euro coin has won first prize, of “Best Trade Coin 2009” at a competition organised by Krause Publications, the publisher of “World Coin News”. The winning coin is the usual 2-euro coin, which is in circulation. It depicts a cross shaped idol dating back to 3000 BC. It is an example of Cyprus' prehistoric art and civilisation. The award will be presented on 30 January at a ceremony at the World Money Fair in Berlin.