5 Qirsh Textile Industry

€7,482.00
IssuerEgypt
Year1977
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value5 Piastres (0.05 EGP)
CurrencyPound (1916-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#467, Schön#170
Obverse descriptionLogo of Textile Industry (Based on the ancient civilization wherein the draped Pharaoh is seen within the seal)
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse letteringجمهورية مصر العربية ٥ قروش ١٣٩٧ - ١٩٧٧
(Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt 5 Qirush 1977 - 1397)
Reverse descriptionPharaoh (Cleopatra) holding a Cotton Spool in her hand
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringالعيد الخمسينى لشركة مصر الغزل والنسج بالمحلة الكبرى 1927 1977 ١٩٢٧ ١٩٧٧
(Translation: Fiftieth Anniversary of the Egypt Weaving and Spinning Company)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1397 (1977)  - ١٣٩٧ - ١٩٧٧ - 1 000 000
Catalog ID5855671160
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