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1 Pound - Farouk Royal wedding
1357 (1938) year| Gold (.875) | 8.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| King | Farouk I (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1357 (1938) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 100 Piastres (1 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Denomination, name of the country and date in Arabic
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جنيه واحد
المملكة المصرية
١٣٥٧ - ١٩٣٨
Translation:
One Pound
Kingdom of Egypt
1938 - 1357
Comment
King Farouk married Queen Farida in 1938 AD and on the occasion of the royal wedding, the Egyptian government recommended minting gold coins. All coins were minted in 1939 AD although they bare the inscription of the wedding year 1938 AD.This is the first Egyptian coin with the inscription of (One Pound) instead of (100 Piastres).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1938 Egyptian 1 Pound coin commemorating the royal wedding of Farouk is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 200 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Egyptian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1357 (1938) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Farouk (Royal wedding) 1357 (1938) coin.
