© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Pound High Dam
1379 (1960) year| Gold (.875) | 8.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | United Arab Republic (1958-1971) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1379 (1960) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#402900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dam in center,and wheat branches.
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Lettering: تذكار تنفيذ السد العالى بأسوان
Translation: Commemorating Constructing the High Dam in Aswan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1960 Egyptian 1 Pound (High Dam) coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Aswan High Dam, which was a major engineering project completed in 1970. The dam is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the Nile River and the desert landscape. The obverse side features the Arabic inscription "The United Arab Republic" and the date "1379" in Islamic numerals, which corresponds to 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, made even more special by its 8.5-gram weight and .875 gold content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1379 (1960) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (High Dam) 1379 (1960) coin.
