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5 Pounds Professions
| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
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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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| Edge | Reeded |
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Egypt's "Professions" series of the 1980s was issued as part of a broader commemorative program tied to national development themes promoted under Mubarak's early presidency. The .720 fine silver specification — rather than the .925 standard common to prestige issues of the period — reflects a cost-conscious production decision typical of Egyptian commemoratives from this decade, where silver content was deliberately reduced to allow higher mintages at accessible price points for the domestic market.