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2 Milliemes
| Copper-aluminium (92% copper, 8% aluminium) | 2.33 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | United Arab Republic (1958-1971) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1381-1386 (1962-1966) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Millièmes (0.002 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium (92% copper, 8% aluminium) |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1982 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Denomination divides dates, legend above
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
مصر
٢
مليمان
١٣٨٦ ١٩٦٦
Translation:
United Arab Republic
Egypt
2 Milliemes
1966 1386
Designer: Muhammad Abdel Kader
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties1962 - Standard Circulated Coin:
In January 1962, A Presidential decree was issued to mint a new 2 milliemes standard circulated coin with the republican coat of arms :Saladin's Eagle. However due to the increase in copper prices, the ministry of finance demonetized the coin and recalled it in 1982.
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
