5 Pounds (Cairo International Airport) 1405 (1985) front 5 Pounds (Cairo International Airport) 1405 (1985) back
5 Pounds (Cairo International Airport) 1405 (1985) photo
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5 Pounds Cairo International Airport

1405 (1985) year
Silver (.720) 17.50 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1405 (1985)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
17.50 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#118130
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Buzzards in flight adapted from ancient Egyptian art

Lettering:
ميناء القاهرة الدولي
CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The lettering on the coin reverse is wrong. It says "Airport" in English, but "Port" in Arabic.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the Cairo International Airport in 1985, and its design features an image of the airport's terminal building.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1405 (1985)  20000 - - - - - -

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