1 Pound Om Kalthoum
1396 (1976) year| Silver (.720) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1396 (1976) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Om Kalthoum right, music symbol in hair
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Lettering: تخليد ذكرى كوكب الشرق أم كلثوم
Translation: Commemorating Star of the Orient Om Kalthoum
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Information:
Om Kalthoum (1904 - 1975) was an iconic Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actress, revered as one of the greatest and most influential Arab singers of the 20th century. Born in the early 1900s in Tamay ez-Zahayra village, El Senbellawein, she rose from humble beginnings to become the "Star of the Orient" (Kawkab el-Sharq). Her powerful voice and emotional depth in performance connected deeply with audiences, transcending cultural and national boundaries. Om Kalthoum's repertoire consisted of a variety of styles, from traditional Egyptian music to songs that incorporated Western instruments and orchestration. Her monthly concerts, broadcast live from Cairo, were eagerly anticipated events, attracting millions of listeners from across the Arab world. Om Kalthoum's legacy endures, with her music still widely listened to and revered for its expressiveness, rich poetry, and the masterful command of Arabic language and music. More info can be found here
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Pound (Om Kalthoum) 1396 (1976) from Egypt made of Silver (.720) weighing 15 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of Umm Kulthum, a renowned Egyptian singer and songwriter, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the most famous mosques in Cairo, Egypt. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Umm Kulthum's birth and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1396 (1976) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (Om Kalthoum) 1396 (1976) coin.
