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1 Pound Suez Canal Nationalization
1401 (1981) year| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1401 (1981) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 EGP = USD 0.021 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Boat on canal
Script: Arabic (naskh)
Lettering:
العيد الفضي لتاميم قناة السويس
١٩٥٦ ١٩٨١
Translation:
Silver Jubilee of the Nationalisation of the Suez Canal
1981 1956
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the nationalization of the Suez Canal, which was a significant event in Egypt's history. The coin's design features an image of the Suez Canal, along with the dates 1956 and 1981, to represent the year the canal was nationalized and the year the coin was issued, respectively. Additionally, the coin's silver and copper composition gives it a unique and distinctive appearance, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 (1981) | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound (Suez Canal Nationalization) 1401 (1981) coin.
