5 Pounds (Mecca) 1406 (1986) front 5 Pounds (Mecca) 1406 (1986) back
5 Pounds (Mecca) 1406 (1986) photo
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5 Pounds Mecca

1406 (1986) year
Silver (.900) (90% Silver & 10% Copper) 17.5 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1406 (1986)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.900) (90% Silver & 10% Copper)
Weight
17.5 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
3 o'clock ↑→
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24264
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

The "Kaaba" in the Center Surrounded by text

Script: Arabic (kufic)

Lettering: لا إله الا الله محمد رسول الله

Designer: Asem Gaafar

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Kaaba, a cube-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is considered the holiest site in Islam. The coin's design highlights the significance of the Kaaba as a place of pilgrimage for Muslims, and it is a symbol of the Islamic faith.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1406 (1986)  30000 - - - - - -

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