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50 Pounds 15th Hijrah Century, Silver Piedfort
| Issuer | Bank of Sudan |
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| Year | 1979 |
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| Value | 50 Pounds (50 SDP) |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts the Sudanese national emblem: a secretary bird with wings displayed, perched upon and grasping a Mahdist shield and two crossed spears, with a scroll below bearing the Arabic legend of the state name. Flanking the central emblem in the field are bold Arabic legends denoting the commemorative theme of the 15th Hijri Century. The denomination is expressed in both Arabic numerals (٥٠ جنيه) to the lower left and in Latin characters (Ls. 50) to the lower right. Along the lower periphery, a Latin legend reads '1979 SUDAN 1400' and 'ISLAMIC WORLD 15TH CENTURY', with the Hijri year 1400 also present. The coin features a beaded border encircling the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed architectural view of the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina, rendered in high relief with its characteristic dome, minarets, and arcaded walls prominently depicted across the lower field. Rising above the mosque facade are two ornate medallions side by side, the left bearing the name 'Muhammad' (محمد) and the right bearing the name 'Allah' (الله) in Arabic calligraphy, joined by an elaborate decorative staff. A short Arabic inscription appears in the upper field above the medallions. The beaded border frames the entire composition. |
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| Reverse lettering | محمد الله |
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