5 Pounds (Cairo Subway) 1408 (1987) front 5 Pounds (Cairo Subway) 1408 (1987) back
5 Pounds (Cairo Subway) 1408 (1987) photo
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5 Pounds Cairo Subway

1408 (1987) year
Gold (.875) 26 g -
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1408 (1987)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
26 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#409099
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Train leaving tunnel.

Script: Arabic (naskh)

Lettering:
افتتاح الخط الاقليمى لمترو أنفاق القاهرة الكبرى
المرحلة الأولى
حلوان - مبارك
مترو
M

Translation:
Opening of the Metropolitan Underground Line in Great Cairo Area.
First Stage:
Helwan - Mubarak
Metro
M

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds (Cairo Subway) 1408 (1987) from Egypt made of Gold (.875) weighing 26 g is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of the Cairo Subway, which was a significant infrastructure project for the city. The coin's design features an image of a subway train and the Cairo Subway logo, making it a unique and collectible item for numismatists and transportation enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1408 (1987)  200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds (Cairo Subway) 1408 (1987) coin.