1 Pound (October War) 1394 (1974) front 1 Pound (October War) 1394 (1974) back
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1 Pound October War

1394 (1974) year
Silver (.720) 15.0 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1394 (1974)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pound (1&nbspEGP)
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
15.0 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#26176
Rarity index
40%

Reverse

Half-figure of soldier within 3/4 wreath above

Lettering: ١٠ رمضان ١٣٩٣- ٦ اكتوبر ١٩٧٣

Translation: October 6, 1973 - Ramadan 10, 1393

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Information:

  • The first Egyptian Silver non-circulating commemorative coin. 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Pound (October War) 1394 (1974) from Egypt made of Silver (.720) weighing 15.0 g is that it was minted to commemorate the October War, also known as the Yom Kippur War, which was a military conflict fought between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria in 1973. The coin's design features an image of a soldier and a tank, symbolizing Egypt's military strength and determination during the war.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1394 (1974)  50000 - - - - - -

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