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5 Pounds – Egypt

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Faculty of Science Cairo University Diamond Jubilee

Egypt

Context

Year: 2000

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1420

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

Arab Republic of Egypt

(since 1971)

Currency:

Pound

(since 1916)

Total mintage: 2,000

Material

Diameter: 37.2 mm

Weight: 17.5 g

Silver weight: 12.60 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 72% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #897

Numista: #153950

Value

Exchange value: 5 EGP

Bullion value: $36.50

Obverse

Inscription:

جمهورية مصر العربية

٥ جنيهات

١٤٢٠ ـ ١٩٩٩

Translation:

Arab Republic of Egypt

5 Pounds

1420 - 1999

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Thoth, Egyptian god of knowledge, over a microscope.

Inscription:

جامعة القاهرة

كلية العلوم

العيد الماسي

١٩٢٥ ـ ٢٠٠٠

Translation:

Cairo University

Faculty of Science

The Diamond Jubilee

1925 - 2000

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	2,000

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