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5 Pounds (Giza Zoo) – Egypt

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of Giza Zoo

Egypt

Context

Year: 1991

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1411

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

Arab Republic of Egypt

(since 1971)

Currency:

Pound

(since 1916)

Total mintage: 5,000

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: #791

Numista: #44690

Value

Exchange value: 5 EGP

Bullion value: $36.55

Obverse

Description:

Zoo entry ticket

Inscription:

١٩٩١ جمهورية مصر العربية ١٤١١

١٨٩١ ١٩٩١

٥

خمسة جنيهات

العيد المئوي الحدائق الحيوان بالجيزة

Translation:

1991 Arab Republic of Egypt 1411

1891 1991

5

Five Pounds

The Centennial of the Giza Zoological Gardens

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Description:

Escaped zoo animals.

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Egyptian Mint Authority	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1991	—	5,000

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