1 Pound (Power Station of Aswan Dam) 1387 (1968) front 1 Pound (Power Station of Aswan Dam) 1387 (1968) back
1 Pound (Power Station of Aswan Dam) 1387 (1968) photo
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1 Pound Power Station of Aswan Dam

1387 (1968) year
Silver (.720) 25.0 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
United Arab Republic (1958-1971)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1387 (1968)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
25.0 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18473
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Denomination divides dates, legend above

Script: Arabic

Lettering: تذكار انطلاق كهرباء السد العالى

Translation: Remembering the Start of the Production of Energy by the Great Dam

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the Aswan Dam, which was a major engineering project that transformed the Nile River and provided hydroelectric power to Egypt. The coin's design features an image of the dam and its power station, highlighting the country's focus on infrastructure and sustainable energy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1387 (1968)  1000000 - - - - - -

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