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10 Qirsh
| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | United Arab Republic (1958-1971) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1380-1386 (1960-1966) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Piastres (0.10 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Denomination divides dates, legend above
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
مصر
١٠
قروش
١٣٨٦ ١٩٦٦
Translation:
United Arab Republic
Egypt
10
Qirsh
1386 1966
Designer: Muhammad Abdel Kader
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Varieties1960 - Standard Circulated Coin:
On the 1st of October 1960, A Presidential decree was issued to change the common circulated coins design by replacing the Sphinx by the republican coat of arms :Saladin's Eagle.
1966 - Non Circulated Mint Proof Coin
In 1966 a mint proof commemorative Eagle set was minted which included a sealed 7 Eagle coins including this coin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Qirsh coin from Egypt, minted between 1960 and 1966, is that it features an image of the Egyptian king, Farouk I, on one side, while the other side bears an image of the Eye of Providence, a symbol associated with divine providence and protection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1380 (1960) | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1386 (1966) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Qirsh 1380-1386 (1960-1966) coin.
