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5 Qirsh International Industrial Fair
| Issuer | Central Bank of Egypt |
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| Year | 1968 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a large stylized Arabic numeral '5' rendered within a decorative oval cartouche with horizontal line ornamentation. The legend 'الجمهورية العربية المتحدة' (United Arab Republic) curves along the upper periphery in Arabic script. Below the central device, the denomination 'خمسة قروش' (Five Qirsh) is inscribed in the field. The lower register is occupied by an ornate arabesque floral and foliate decorative band. The entire design is framed by a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts a terrestrial globe showing the Eastern Hemisphere, encircled by a gear wheel symbolizing industry, referencing the Cairo International Industrial Fair. The Arabic commemorative legend 'سوق القاهرة الدولية الصناعية' (Cairo International Industrial Fair) curves along the upper periphery. Below the globe, a small emblem of a ship at anchor is positioned centrally between the dual dates '١٣٨٨' (AH 1388) to the right and '١٩٦٨' (AD 1968) to the left in the exergue. The design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
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