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| Issuer | Egyptian Mint Authority |
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| Year | 2007-2023 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the denomination inscribed in large Arabic-Indic numerals (٥٠) prominently in the upper central field, with the word قرشاً (qirshan, piastres) rendered in bold naskh script below. The circular legend جمهورية مصر العربية (Arab Republic of Egypt) arcs along the upper periphery in Arabic naskh script. The Latin denomination '50 PIASTRES' appears in raised letters along the lower rim, providing a bilingual presentation of the face value. |
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| Obverse lettering | جُمهُوريَة مِصْرَ العَرَبيَة ٥٠ قِرشاً 50 PIASTRES (Translation: The Arab Republic of Egypt 50 Piastres) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a left-facing profile bust of Cleopatra VII rendered in the ancient Egyptian artistic style, wearing the characteristic vulture headdress with the uraeus and a striated tripartite wig with a fish-tail ornament at the rear. The effigy dominates the central field and extends to the lower portion of the coin. The Hijri year appears in Arabic-Indic numerals along the right inner field, while the corresponding Common Era year is inscribed in Arabic-Indic numerals along the left inner field, both flanking the portrait. |
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