1/2 Pound October War

€1.00
IssuerEgypt
Year1993
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1/2 Pound
CurrencyPound (1916-date)
CompositionGold (.875)
Weight4 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#809, MHC#1103
Obverse descriptionDates (Hegira and Gregorian) in mirrored stylized flowers, calligraphic art country name `Arab Republic of Egypt` in the center with two smoking chimneys (above) and denomination below.
Obverse scriptArabic
Obverse lettering١٤١٤ - ١٩٩٣ جمهورية مصر العربية نصف جنيه
(Translation: 1414 1994 Arab Republic of Egypt Half Pound)
Reverse descriptionAn Egyptian soldier with a flag in front of him Nile and wheat ear (left), pyramids and cogwheel (right), the sun behind and the inscription `The 20th Anniversary of October War Victory` below.
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringالذكرى العشرون لنصر اكتوبر
(Translation: 20th Anniversary of the October War)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1414 (1993)  - ١٤١٤ - ١٩٩٣ - 5 000
Catalog ID4890271720
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