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5 Pounds – Egypt

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centennial of the Chemistry Department

Egypt

Context

Year: 1998

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1419

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

Arab Republic of Egypt

(since 1971)

Currency:

Pound

(since 1916)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 36.5 mm

Weight: 17.8 g

Silver weight: 12.82 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 72% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #852

Numista: #236808

Value

Exchange value: 5 EGP

Bullion value: $36.43

Obverse

Inscription:

جمهورية مصر العربية

٥

جنيهات

١٤١٩ - ١٩٩٨

Translation:

Arab Republic of Egypt

5

Pounds

1419 - 1998

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Thoth writing over a bowl of chemical symbols.

Inscription:

العيد المئوى لمصلحة الكيمياء

١٨٩٨ ـ ١٩٩٨

Translation:

The Centenary of the Chemistry Department

1898 - 1998

Language: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1998	—	1,000

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