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| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a plain field dominated by the large Arabic numeral '٥' (5) at centre, denoting the face value. The Arabic legend 'جمهورية مصر العربية' (Arab Republic of Egypt) curves along the upper portion of the field, while the denomination 'جنيهات' (Pounds) and the dual date '١٤٢٠ / ١٩٩٩' (AH 1420 / AD 1999) appear in the lower field. A decorative ornamental device is positioned at the very bottom of the field. The coin is surrounded by a reeded border with a fine dentilated inner rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | جمهورية مصر العربية ٥ جنيهات ١٤٢٠ ١٩٩٩ (Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt 5 pounds 1999 1420) |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the emblem of Ain Shams University, consisting of a tall obelisk at centre flanked by two facing falcons perched upon a shield-shaped cartouche bearing the university name in Arabic. The legend 'اليوبيل الذهبي' (Golden Jubilee) is inscribed in two parts across the upper field to either side of the central device. Below the emblem, the founding and jubilee years '١٩٥٠ - ٢٠٠٠ م' (1950–2000 AD) appear in the lower field. The design is framed by a dentilated inner rim and a reeded border consistent with the obverse. |
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