5 Pounds (El-Karnak Temple) 1415 (1994) front 5 Pounds (El-Karnak Temple) 1415 (1994) back
5 Pounds (El-Karnak Temple) 1415 (1994) photo
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5 Pounds El-Karnak Temple

1415 (1994) year
Silver (.999) 22.5 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1415 (1994)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
22.5 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#415562
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

El-Karnak Temple

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds (El-Karnak Temple) 1415 (1994) from Egypt made of Silver (.999) weighing 22.5 g is that it features an image of the El-Karnak Temple, which is one of the largest temple complexes in the world and is located in Luxor, Egypt. The temple was built over a period of 1500 years and is dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The coin's design showcases the temple's magnificent architecture and highlights the rich cultural heritage of Egypt.