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5 Pounds Professions
| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the Arabic legend of the Egyptian Trade Union Federation inscription arched across the upper portion of the coin. Below the central legend appears the Arabic inscription identifying the issuing authority and denomination. The dual Hijri and Gregorian dates ١٤٠٦ - ١٩٨٥ are displayed in the lower field, separated by a dash. Two circular cartouches flank the central design element, bearing additional Arabic inscriptions. The entire design is executed in relief against a flat field with a reeded border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a frieze-style composition of multiple human figures rendered in a stylized, relief format reminiscent of ancient Egyptian artistic conventions, representing workers engaged in various skilled professions and trades. The figures are arranged in two horizontal registers, each showing craftsmen and laborers at work with their respective tools and implements. A central triangular device in the lower register bears additional decorative detail. Arabic inscriptions appear in the lower exergue identifying the subject. The overall design pays homage to the dignity of labor across multiple professional disciplines. |
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| Mintage | 1406 (1985) - ١٤٠٦ - ١٩٨٥ - 8,000 |
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