5 Piastres – Egypt
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of Tourah Portland Cement Company
Context
Year: 1978
Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1398
Issuer: Egypt 
Period:
(since 1971)
Currency:
(since 1916)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 500,000
Material
Diameter: 25 mm
Weight: 4.5 g
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard477
Numista: #21534
Value
Exchange value: 0.05 EGP
Obverse
Inscription:
جمهورية مصر العربيية
٥
قروش
١٣٩٨ ١٩٧٨
٥
قروش
١٣٩٨ ١٩٧٨
Translation:
Arab Republic of Egypt
5
Qirsh
1398 1978
5
Qirsh
1398 1978
Language: Arabic
Reverse
Inscription:
شركة أسمنت بورتلاند طرة المصرية
١٩٢٧ - ١٩٧٧
العيد الخمسيني
١٩٢٧ - ١٩٧٧
العيد الخمسيني
Translation:
Egyptian Tura Portland Cement Company
1927 - 1977
The Golden Jubilee
1927 - 1977
The Golden Jubilee
Language: Arabic
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Industry |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Egyptian Mint Authority | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | — | 500,000 |
🌱 Fairly Common