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20 Milliemes Cairo Agriculture Fair
1378 (1958) year| Aluminium bronze (Copper 92%, Aluminium 8%) | 5.75 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | United Arab Republic (1958-1971) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1378 (1958) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Milliemes (0.020 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (Copper 92%, Aluminium 8%) |
| Weight | 5.75 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Symbols of agriculture and industry
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
تذكار سوق الإنتاج الصناعى والزراعى
القاهرة
Translation:
Commemoration of the Agriculture and Production Fair
Cairo
Designer: Ibrahim El Helw
Edge
Plain
Comment
Information- On the occasion of the opening of the Industrial Agricultural Fair on September 9th 1958, presidential decree number 1378 for year 1958 to mint a bronze commemorative coin for circulation with the denomination of 20 milliems was issued.
- The production cost for one piece is 4.5 milliemes.
The coin is the only Egyptian commemorative coin with a denomination of 20 milliemes. It is also considered the first Egyptian 3d coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Cairo Agriculture Fair in 1958, which was an important event for Egypt's agricultural industry at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1378 (1958) | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Milliemes (Cairo Agriculture Fair) 1378 (1958) coin.
