1 Pound (Discovery of Petroleum) 1406 (1986) front 1 Pound (Discovery of Petroleum) 1406 (1986) back
1 Pound (Discovery of Petroleum) 1406 (1986) photo
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1 Pound Discovery of Petroleum

1406 (1986) year
Gold (.875) 8 g -
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1406 (1986)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
8 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#406398
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Oil well and landscape within ornamental circle.

Script: Arabic

Lettering: حقل بترول جمسة ١٨٨٦

Translation: Gamasa Oil Field 1886

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the discovery of petroleum in Egypt, which has played a significant role in the country's economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1406 (1986)  800 - - - - - -

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