Uppsala Universitet, CC0

25 Piastres – Egypt

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 3rd Year of National Assembly

Context

Year: 1960

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1380

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

(1958—1971)

Currency:

(since 1916)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 250,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 17.5 g

Silver weight: 12.60 g

Thickness: 1.95 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #400

Numista: #26484

Value

Exchange value: 0.25 EGP

Bullion value: $34.60

Obverse

Inscription:

الجمهورية العربية المتحدة

٢٥

قرشا

١٣٨٠ - ١٩٦٠

Translation:

United Arab Republic
25
Qirsh
1380 - 1960

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Designer: Gamal El Seginy

Reverse

Inscription:

يولية - تموز

تذكار افتتاح مجلس الأمة

Translation:

Commemoration of the Inauguration of the National Assembly

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Designer: Gamal El Seginy

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Egyptian Mint Authority	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1960	—	250,000

🌱 Fairly Common