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20 Qirsh / Piastres - Fuad I Trial Strike
| Issuer | Egypt |
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| Year | 1920 |
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| Composition | Silver (.833) |
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| Reverse description | Upper portion of the field features a bold Arabic legend 'السلطنة المصرية' (Sultanate of Egypt) in large calligraphic script, surmounted by a small floral ornament. At center, the denomination '20' in Western numerals appears to the left and '٢٠' in Eastern Arabic numerals to the right, separated by a decorative branch or floral device. Below the numeral '20', the word 'PIASTRES' is inscribed in Latin characters, flanked by the Arabic word 'غروش' (Qirsh). The Gregorian year '1920' and Hijri year '١٣٣٨' are inscribed in the lower exergue, separated by a small ornamental motif. A beaded inner border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse lettering | السلطنة المصرية 20 ٢٠ PIASTRES غروش 1920 ١٣٣٨ (Translation: Sultanate of Egypt 20 Piastres 1920 1338) |
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| Mintage | 1338 (1920) - 1920 ١٣٣٨ - 2 |
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