© Ahmed Abdelsalam (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Ahmed Abdelsalam (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Pound Suez Canal Reopening
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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Grain stalk right of canal scene
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1981 Egyptian 1 Pound coin commemorating the reopening of the Suez Canal is that it features an image of a ship passing through the canal on its obverse side, while the reverse side features the Arabic inscription "1401 Hijri" (corresponding to 1981 AD) and the coat of arms of Egypt.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 (1981) | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Reopening) 1401 (1981) coin.
