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25 Piastres – Egypt

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Nationalization of the Suez Canal

Context

Year: 1956

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1375

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

(1953—1958)

Currency:

(since 1916)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 258,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 17.5 g

Silver weight: 12.60 g

Thickness: 1.65 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (72% Silver, 28% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #385

Numista: #21769

Value

Exchange value: 0.25 EGP

Bullion value: $34.60

Obverse

Inscription:

جمهورية مصر

٢٥

قرشا

١٣٧٥-١٩٥٦

Translation:

Arab Republic of Egypt

25

Qirsh

1375-1956

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Inscription:

تذكار تاميم شركة قناة السويس

٢٦ يولي

Translation:

In Commemoration of the Nationalization of the Suez Canal Company

July 26

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Egyptian Mint Authority	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1956	—	258,000

🌱 Fairly Common