Heritage Auctions

5 Pounds – Egypt

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 23rd of July 1952 Revolution anniversary

Context

Years: 1955–1957

Issuer: Egypt

Period:

(1953—1958)

Currency:

(since 1916)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 2,000

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 42.5 g

Gold weight: 37.19 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 87.5% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #388

Numista: #28424

Value

Exchange value: 5 EGP

Bullion value: $5848.18

Obverse

Inscription:

جمهورية مصر

خمسة جنيهات

١٣٧٤-١٩٥٥

Translation:

Arab Republic of Egypt

Five Pounds

1374-1955

Script: Arabic (naskh)

Language: Arabic

Designer: Ibrahim Barhouma

Reverse

Inscription:

ثورة

٢٣ يوليه ١٩٥٢

Translation:

Revolution
23 July 1952

Script: Arabic (naskh)

Language: Arabic

Designer: Abdul Fatah Wahba

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Egyptian Mint Authority	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1955	—	1,000
1957	—	1,000

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