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1 Pound Egyptian Air Force Day
| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the Arabic numeral '1' above the word 'جنيه' (Pound), flanked by the dual dates '١٤١٨' (AH) to the left and '١٩٩٧' (AD) to the right. The circular legend along the upper rim reads 'جمهورية مصر العربية' (Arab Republic of Egypt) in Arabic naskh script. A decorative arabesque ornament appears at the base of the central field. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded inner border running along the coin's periphery. |
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| Obverse lettering | جمهورية مصر العربية ١ جنيه ١٤١٨ ١٩٩٧ (Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt 1 Pound 1997 1418) |
| Reverse description | Central motif depicts a stylized eagle with outstretched wings in profile, representing the Egyptian Air Force, encircled by a laurel wreath open at the base. The Egyptian Eagle of Saladin, serving as the national emblem, appears above the main eagle device. A circular Arabic legend surrounds the upper field with a Quranic inscription, while the lower legend reads 'يوم القوات الجوية' (Air Force Day) along the inner border. The overall composition is rendered in high relief against a flat field, conveying a bold commemorative aesthetic. |
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