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20 Qirsh - Farouk Royal Wedding
1357 (1938) year| Gold (.875) | 1.7 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| King | Farouk I (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1357 (1938) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Piastres (0.20 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Denomination, name of the country and date in Arabic
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٠ قرشا
المملكة المصرية
١٣٥٧ - ١٩٣٨
Translation:
20 Piastres
Kingdom of Egypt
1938 - 1357
Comment
King Farouk married Queen Farida in 1938 AD and on the occasion of the royal wedding, the Egyptian government recommended minting gold coins. All coins were minted in 1939 AD although they bare the inscription of the wedding year 1938 ADInteresting fact
The 20 Qirsh - Farouk (Royal Wedding) 1357 (1938) coin from Egypt is interesting because it was issued to commemorate the wedding of King Farouk to Queen Farida, and it features a unique design that showcases the royal couple's profiles on opposite sides of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1357 (1938) | 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 (Royal Wedding) 1357 (1938) coin.
