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1 Pound New Branch of Suez Canal
1436 (2015) year| Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring | 8.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1436 (2015) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Logo of Suez Canal Authority with two ships and letters "SC" above and ق س in a circle
Lettering:
قناة السويس
SC
ق س
الجديدة
Translation:
Suez Canal
SC
SS
New
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the opening of the New Suez Canal, a major expansion project that aimed to increase the capacity of the Suez Canal, one of the world's most important waterways. The coin's design features an image of the new canal, along with the dates 1436 (2015) and 1869, which represents the year the original Suez Canal was opened. This coin serves as a unique reminder of Egypt's rich history and its efforts to modernize and expand its infrastructure.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1436 (2015) | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (New Branch of Suez Canal) 1436 (2015) coin.
