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© Obayda Habashy (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Pound Chemistry Department
1419 (1998) year| Silver (.925) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1419 (1998) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#236807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The Ancient Egyptian god Thoth seated while writing above a bowl with stylized chemical symbols.
Lettering:
العيد المئوى لمصلحة الكيمياء
١٨٩٨ ـ ١٩٩٨
Translation:
Centennial of the Chemistry Department
1998 - 1898
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Egyptian chemist and scientist, Ahmed Zewail, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his work on the structure and dynamics of molecules.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1419 (1998) | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (Chemistry Department) 1419 (1998) coin.
