5 Piastres Pattern Strike
1382 (1962) year| Aluminium bronze (or Brass) | 7.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | United Arab Republic (1958-1971) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1382 (1962) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Piastres (0.05 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (or Brass) |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination divides dates.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
مصر
خمسة قروش
١٩٦٢ ١٣٨٢
Translation:
United Arab Republic
Egypt
Five piasters
1382 1962
Designer: Muhammad Abdul Kader
Edge
Issuer Abbreviation
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ج ع م
Unabridged legend: الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
Translation: U A R
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Piastres (Pattern Strike) 1382 (1962) from Egypt made of Aluminium bronze (or Brass) weighing 7.3 g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Egypt. The coin was minted as a pattern strike, which means it was created as a test or sample coin and not intended for circulation. The design features a portrait of President Gamal Abdel Nasser on the obverse and the Egyptian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Egyptian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1382 (1962) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Piastres (Pattern Strike) 1382 (1962) coin.
