1 Pound (Metro Tunnel Under Nile) 1420 (1999) front 1 Pound (Metro Tunnel Under Nile) 1420 (1999) back
1 Pound (Metro Tunnel Under Nile) 1420 (1999) photo
Reverse © 1 Pound Metro Tunnel Under Nile Reverse

1 Pound Metro Tunnel Under Nile

1420 (1999) year
Gold (.875) 8 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1420 (1999)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#193933
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Water above subway

Lettering:
عبور المترو تحت النيل
إبريل ١٩٩٩
الهيئة القومية للأنفاق

Translation:
Passing of the Metro Under the Nile
April 1999
The National Authority for Tunnels

Edge

Reeded

Comment

273 coins were melted

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the metro tunnel under the Nile River in Egypt. The coin's design features an image of the metro tunnel and the Nile River, symbolizing the country's efforts to modernize its transportation infrastructure while preserving its rich history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1420 (1999)  550 - - - - - -

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