5 Pounds (Metro Tunnel Under Nile) 1420 (1999) front 5 Pounds (Metro Tunnel Under Nile) 1420 (1999) back
5 Pounds (Metro Tunnel Under Nile) 1420 (1999) photo
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5 Pounds Metro Tunnel Under Nile

1420 (1999) year
Silver (.720) 17.50 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1420 (1999)
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
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#123975
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Water above subway

Lettering:
عبور المترو تحت النيل
إبريل ١٩٩٩
الهيئة القومية للأنفاق

Translation:
Passing of the Metro Under the Nile
April 1999
The National Authority for Tunnels

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the opening of the metro tunnel under the Nile River in Egypt, which was a significant infrastructure project for the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1420 (1999)  2000 - - - - - -

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