| Obverse description | Kufic legend above denomination and date. |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | جمهورية
مصر العربية
٥
خمسة جنيهات
١٤٠٨ ١٩٨٨ (Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt 5 Five Pounds 1988 1408) |
| Reverse description | Stylized ancient and modern research elements. |
| Reverse script | Arabic (Maghribi) |
| Reverse lettering | المركز القومى للبحوث
٣ مارس (Translation: The National Research Center 3rd of March) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1408 (1988) - Melt: 163; Left: 37 - 200 |
| Catalog ID | 4661865650 |
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