10 Qirsh (FAO) 1400 (1980) front 10 Qirsh (FAO) 1400 (1980) back
10 Qirsh (FAO) 1400 (1980) photo
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10 Qirsh FAO

1400 (1980) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 6 g 26.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1400 (1980)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Piastres 0.10 EGP = USD 0.0021
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
26.8 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7490
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Countryside girl kneeling and looking to the right while reading from a script, pigeons in front, tractor behind. Background shows pyramids to the left, palm trees and countryside houses to the right and a rising sun on top in the middle.

Lettering: تقدم الفتاة الريفية FAO

Translation: Countryside girl ascertainment

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1400th anniversary of the Islamic era, which began in 638 AD. The coin's design reflects this significance, featuring an image of the Kaaba, a sacred site in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and a prominent symbol of Islam.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1400 (1980)  1000000 - - - - - -

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