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5 Pounds – Egypt

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centennial of the National Institute for Research in Astronomy and Geophysics

Egypt

Context

Year: 2003

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1424

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

Arab Republic of Egypt

(since 1971)

Currency:

Pound

(since 1916)

Total mintage: 800

Material

Diameter: 37 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: #918

Numista: #236991

Value

Exchange value: 5 EGP

Bullion value: $36.60

Obverse

Description:

Priceless legacy

Inscription:

جمهورية مصر العربية

٥ جنيهات

١٤٢٤ - ٢٠٠٣

Translation:

Arab Republic of Egypt

5 Pounds

1424 - 2003

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

A mechanical orrery within a scientific building.

Inscription:

المعهد القومى للبحوث الفلكية والجيوفيزيقية

١٩٠٣ - ٢٠٠٣

العيد المئوى

Translation:

National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research

1903 - 2003

The Centenary

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	—	800

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