5 Pounds (Mohammed's Immigration) 1400 (1979) front 5 Pounds (Mohammed's Immigration) 1400 (1979) back
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5 Pounds Mohammed's Immigration

1400 (1979) year
Gold (.875) (Silver .025, Copper .100) 26 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1400 (1979)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.875) (Silver .025, Copper .100)
Weight
26 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#403234
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Birds and eggs in front of web design.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ذكرى مرور أربعة عشر قرن هجرياً على الهجرة النبوية الشريفة
" إِذْ هُمَا فِي الْغَارِ إِذْ يَقُولُ لِصَاحِبِهِ لاَ تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَنَا "

Translation:
the 1400th anniversary of the Prophet's Hijra (Migration)
"While they both were in the cave, he reassured his companion,Do not worry; God is certainly with us."

Designer: Muhammad Shawky

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1400th anniversary of the Hijra, which is the Islamic calendar's year of migration from Mecca to Medina by the Prophet Muhammad. This event is considered a significant milestone in Islamic history and is widely celebrated by Muslims around the world. The coin's design reflects this theme, featuring an image of the Prophet Muhammad and the Kaaba, a sacred site in Mecca, on one side, and the Egyptian coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1400 (1979)  2000 - - - - - -

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