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1 Pound Suez Canal Nationalization
| Issuer | Egypt |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features prominent Arabic inscriptions arranged across the field, with the country name legend reading 'Arab Republic of Egypt' arcing across the upper portion. The denomination 'One Pound' appears in large Arabic script at the centre of the field. The Gregorian year 1981 is inscribed at the lower left and the Hijri year 1401 at the lower right, flanking an ornamental floral arabesque device at the bottom. A reeded inner border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a stylised ancient Egyptian ceremonial boat on the Suez Canal, rendered in relief with a crew of figures at the oars and a central pylon or monument rising from the vessel's deck. Dates 1956 and 1981 flank the central motif, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the canal's nationalisation. A curved Arabic commemorative legend arcs along the upper rim, and olive or laurel branch sprays frame the lower portion of the design. The overall composition is bold and emblematic, evoking both ancient heritage and modern national achievement. |
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