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5 Milliemes FAO - Aswan Dam; Mule
1392 (1972) year| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1392 (1972) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Millièmes (0.005 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1983 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Sun, 2 corn cobs, 2 wheat cobs, Panorama of the Nile with dam over it
Script: Arabic (naskh)
Lettering:
انتج مزيداً من الطعام
١٥ يناير سنة ١٩٧١
Translation:
Produce more food
January 15, 1971
Edge
Plain with lettering
Script: Arabic
Lettering: جـ مـ عـ
Unabridged legend: جمهورية مصر العربية
Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt
Comment
Obverse of KM# A425 and reverse of KM# 433
Interesting fact
The Aswan Dam, which is featured on the coin, was a major engineering project that was completed in 1970. It was built to control the flooding of the Nile River and provide hydroelectric power to Egypt. The dam is 3,830 meters long and 980 meters wide, and it created Lake Nasser, which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. The dam has had a significant impact on the environment and the local ecosystem, and it has also played a crucial role in Egypt's economic development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1392 (1972) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Milliemes (FAO - Aswan Dam; Mule) 1392 (1972) coin.
