20 Qirsh - Farouk
| Silver (.833) (Copper .166) | 28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| King | Farouk I (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1356-1358 (1937-1939) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Piastres (0.20 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) (Copper .166) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Denomination and dates within tasseled wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٠ قرشا
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٨-١٩٣٩
Translation:
20 Qirsh
Egyptian Kingdom
1939 1358
Edge
Security Edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1358 (1937-1939) coin from Egypt is that it was made of a unique silver-copper alloy, with 83.3% silver and 16.6% copper. This composition was specifically chosen to reduce the cost of producing the coin, as silver was a more expensive metal at the time. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and remained in circulation for several years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1356 (1937) | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1358 (1939) | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1358 (1937-1939) coin.
