1 Pound (Poets Shawki and Hafez) 1403 (1983) front 1 Pound (Poets Shawki and Hafez) 1403 (1983) back
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1 Pound Poets Shawki and Hafez

1403 (1983) year
Silver (.720) 15.00 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1403 (1983)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
15.00 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27018
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Busts of the poets, flowers flank

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two renowned poets from Egypt, Shawki and Hafez, on its obverse side. This coin was issued in 1983 to commemorate the 1403rd anniversary of the Islamic calendar, and it is made of silver with a weight of 15 grams. The coin's design highlights the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and pays tribute to the contributions of these two poets to Arabic literature.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1403 (1983)  25000 - - - - - -

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