10 Qirsh (Reopening of Suez Canal) 1396 (1976) front 10 Qirsh (Reopening of Suez Canal) 1396 (1976) back
10 Qirsh (Reopening of Suez Canal) 1396 (1976) photo
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10 Qirsh Reopening of Suez Canal

1396 (1976) year
Copper-nickel 6 g 26.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1396 (1976)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Piastres (0.10&nbspEGP)
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6 g
Diameter
26.8 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7486
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Sun above canal scene

Lettering:
ذكرى عاده فتح قناة السويس
٥ يونية
١٩٧٥

Translation:
Jubilee of the reopening of the Suez Canal
June 5, 1975

Edge

Reeded

Comment

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