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| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The Eagle of Saladin, the national emblem of Egypt, is depicted facing left with wings spread wide, perched upon a scroll cartouche inscribed with the Arabic word for 'Police' (الشرطة). The Arabic legend 'جمهورية مصر العربية' (Arab Republic of Egypt) curves along the upper field, flanked by the dual dates '١٤٢٢' (AH) and '٢٠٠٢م' (AD) on either side. The denomination '٥ جنيهات' (5 Pounds) appears in large Arabic numerals and lettering along the lower field. The entire design is framed by a decorative denticled border running along the inner edge of the coin. |
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| Obverse lettering | جمهورية مصر العربية ١٤٢٢ ـ ٢٠٠٢ ٥ جنيهات (Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt 2002 - 1422 5 Pounds) |
| Reverse description | The central field features the Egyptian Police emblem in high relief: two crossed flags — the national flag and the police flag — displayed above a winged eagle with spread wings, flanked on either side by laurel branches forming a wreath. Below the eagle, a crouching lion is depicted atop a decorative base with crossed anchors. The upper legend 'اليوبيل الذهبى لعيد الشرطة' (Golden Jubilee of Police Day) arcs across the top of the field. The dual commemorative dates '٢٥ يناير ١٩٥٢م' (25 January 1952) and '٢٥ يناير ٢٠٠٢م' (25 January 2002) appear on either side of the field, marking the fiftieth anniversary. The design is enclosed within a finely denticled border. |
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