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10 Qirsh Reopening of Suez Canal; Mule
1392 (1972) year| Copper-nickel | 6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1392 (1972) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Piastres 0.10 EGP = USD 0.0021 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Boat, building and sun
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ذكرى عاده فتح قناة السويس
٥ يونية
١٩٧٥
Translation:
Jubilee of the reopening of the Suez Canal
June 5, 1975
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mule: obverse of KM# 452, reverse of KM# 430.Interesting fact
The Reopening of Suez Canal; Mule coin was issued in 1972 to commemorate the reopening of the Suez Canal, which had been closed for several years due to the Six-Day War in 1967. The coin features an image of a mule on one side, which represents the animal that was used to transport goods through the canal before its modernization. The coin's design was created by the Egyptian artist, Ahmed Fathy, and it is considered a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1392 (1972) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Qirsh (Reopening of Suez Canal; Mule) 1392 (1972) coin.
