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5 Pounds Egyptian Air Force

Issuer Central Bank of Egypt
Year 2007
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Weight 26 g
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Obverse description Central field displays the Arabic numeral '٥' (5) in large relief, with the denomination legend 'جنيهات' (Pounds) inscribed below. The legend 'جمهورية مصر العربية' (Arab Republic of Egypt) curves along the upper periphery in Arabic script. The Gregorian year 2007 and the AH year 1428 appear flanking the lower field on either side. A decorative ornamental device is positioned at the bottom of the field, and the entire design is contained within a denticulated border.
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Obverse lettering جمهورية مصر العربية ٥ جنيهات ١٤٢٨ ٢٠٠٧
Reverse description Central device depicts the official emblem of the Egyptian Air Force: a winged eagle displayed with spread wings surmounted by the Eagle of Saladin (the national arms of Egypt), the whole enclosed within a wreath of laurel and olive branches tied at the base, with a scroll bearing the motto 'إلى العلا في سبيل المجد' (To the heights in the path of glory). The legend 'العيد الماسى للقوات الجوية' (Diamond Jubilee of the Air Force) runs along the lower periphery, while the commemorative dates 1932 and 2007 flank the central emblem. A Quranic verse 'إنهم فتية آمنوا بربهم وزدناهم هدى' appears in the upper portion of the legend ring. The design is enclosed within a denticulated border.
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