10 Qirsh (National Education Day) 1399 (1979) front 10 Qirsh (National Education Day) 1399 (1979) back
10 Qirsh (National Education Day) 1399 (1979) photo
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10 Qirsh National Education Day

1399 (1979) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 6 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1399 (1979)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Piastres (0.10&nbspEGP)
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
6 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10277
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Back to back teachers and students, wreath in background

Script: Arabic

Lettering: عيد المعلم

Translation: Day of the Teacher

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate National Education Day in Egypt, which is a significant event in the country's history. The coin's design features an image of a student holding a book, symbolizing the importance of education in Egyptian society. Additionally, the coin's metal composition, copper-nickel, is a common alloy used in coinage due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1399 (1979)  1000000 - - - - - -

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