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5 Pounds – Egypt

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Muhamed Abdel Wahab

Egypt

Context

Year: 1991

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1412

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

Arab Republic of Egypt

(since 1971)

Currency:

Pound

(since 1916)

Total mintage: 400

Material

Weight: 26 g

Gold weight: 22.75 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 87.5% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #728

Numista: #420432

Value

Exchange value: 5 EGP

Bullion value: $3794.65

Obverse

Description:

Arabic legends and inscriptions.

Inscription:

جمهورية مصر العربية

خمسة جنيهات

١٩٩١ - ١٤١٢

Translation:

Arab Republic of Egypt

Five Pounds

1991 - 1412

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Bust left, music sheet behind.

Inscription:

تخليد موسيقار الأجيال محمد عبد الوهاب

Translation:

Commemorating the Musician of the Generations, Mohamed Abdel Wahab.

Script: Arabic (kufic)

Language: Arabic

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Egyptian Mint Authority	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1991	—	400

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