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1 Pound Central Bank of Egypt
| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 1986 |
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| Composition | Gold (.875) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a facing view of the Great Sphinx of Giza set in the center of the field, with radiating sunbeams emanating from behind the monument in multiple directions. The Arabic legend of the Central Bank of Egypt curves along the upper portion within an ornate interlaced chain border. The founding year ١٩٦١ (1961) appears to the right and the jubilee year ١٩٨٦ (1986) to the left of the Sphinx, while the Arabic inscription العيد الفضى (Silver Jubilee) is placed prominently in the lower field. The entire design is framed by a decorative rope-and-bead border. |
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| Reverse lettering | البنك المركزى المصرى ١٩٦١ ١٩٨٦ العيد الفضى (Translation: Central Bank of Egypt 1986 - 1961 Silver Jubilee) |
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Egypt issued a series of gold pound commemoratives throughout the 1970s and 1980s, many tied to specific anniversaries or political milestones under Sadat and then Mubarak. The .875 fineness reflects a longstanding Egyptian standard for gold coinage rooted in Ottoman-era practice, carried forward through the monarchy and into the republic rather than adopted from any single reform.