5 Milliemes Mule
1393 (1973) year| Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium and 5% Magnesium) | 1.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1393 (1973) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Millièmes (0.005 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium and 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Emblem of the Union of Arab Republics.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
إتحاد الجمهوريات العربية
جمهورية مصر العربية
Translation:
Federation of Arab Republics
Arab Republic of Egypt
Designer: Ahmad Ibrahim Barhouma
Edge
Inscribed
Script: Arabic
Lettering: جـ مـ عـ
Unabridged legend: جمهورية مصر العربية
Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt
Comment
Obverse of KM# 433 and reverse of KM# A425.
Interesting fact
The 5 Milliemes (Mule) 1393 (1973) coin from Egypt is notable for its unique alloy composition of 95% aluminum and 5% magnesium. This makes it one of the few coins in the world to use such a combination of metals. The use of aluminum-magnesium alloy in coins was introduced in Egypt in the early 1970s as a cost-saving measure, as it was cheaper than the traditional bronze or cupro-nickel alloys used in coinage at the time.
