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20 Qirsh
| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 14 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | United Arab Republic (1958-1971) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1380-1386 (1960-1966) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Piastres (0.20 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Denomination divides dates, legend above
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
مصر
٢٠
قرشأ
١٣٨٦ ١٩٦٦
Translation:
United Arab Republic
Egypt
20 Qirsh
1966 1386
Designer: Muhammad Abdul Kader
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Varieties1960 - Standard Circulated Coin:
On the 1st of October 1960, A Presidential decree was issued to change the common circulated coins design by replacing the Sphinx by the republican coat of arms :Saladin's Eagle.
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Qirsh coin from Egypt, minted between 1960 and 1966, is that it was made of a unique silver-copper alloy, with 72% silver and 28% copper. This composition was specifically chosen to reduce the cost of production, as silver was becoming increasingly expensive at the time. Despite the change in composition, the coin still maintained its value and remained in circulation for several years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1380 (1960) | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1386 (1966) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Qirsh 1380-1386 (1960-1966) coin.
