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100 Pounds Goddess Bastet
| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Composition | Gold (.900) (90% Gold, 6% Silver, 4% Copper) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a bold decorative composition combining bilingual inscriptions in both Latin and Arabic scripts, rendered in an ornate calligraphic style against a plain field. At the upper portion of the field, the date appears in Western numerals (1989) to the left and in Eastern Arabic numerals (١٩٨٩) to the right, flanking a stylized central ornamental motif. The denomination '100 POUNDS' is prominently displayed in the left field in Latin characters, with its Arabic equivalent '١٠٠ جنيه' to the right. The country name 'جمهورية مصر العربية' (Arab Republic of Egypt) is rendered in flowing interlaced Arabic calligraphy across the central and lower field, with the abbreviation 'A.R.E.' inscribed along the bottom in Latin letters. The entire design is encircled by a continuous beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | 1989 ١٩٨٩ 100 ١٠٠ POUNDS جنيه جمهورية مصر العربية A.R.E. (Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a highly detailed sculptural rendering of the ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet in her sacred cat form, depicted as a seated feline statuette facing right in three-quarter profile. The figure is shown in the classic votive pose, with its tail curled around its forepaws, seated upon a rectangular stone plinth rendered with a textured surface to suggest carved stone. The modelling of the cat's form is naturalistic yet stylized in the manner of ancient Egyptian bronze votive sculptures, with clearly defined ears, alert facial features, and smooth body contours. The design occupies the central field with generous negative space surrounding the motif, emphasizing the sculptural quality of the effigy. The entire composition is framed by a fine beaded border running along the inner rim. |
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