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5 Pounds National Health Insurance
1409 (1989) year| Silver (.720) | 17.5 g | 37.2 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1409 (1989) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 37.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Map of Egypt in center with Crescent moon encompassing 2 adult, one child, and one elder figures.
Lettering on top, dates at the bottom.
Lettering:
العيد الفضى للهيئة العامة للتأمين الصحى
١٩٦٤ ـ ١٩٨٩
Translation:
National Health Insurance Authority Silver Anniversary
1964 - 1989
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Gamal Abdel Nasser, the second President of Egypt, who played a significant role in the country's modernization and political development. The coin's design features an image of Nasser on the obverse side, along with the inscription "1989" in Arabic and the coin's denomination, "5 Pounds," in both Arabic and English. The reverse side of the coin features an image of the Egyptian pyramids, along with the inscription "National Health Insurance" in Arabic and the year "1409" in the Islamic calendar, which corresponds to 1989 in the Gregorian calendar. The use of silver in the coin's composition and the inclusion of both Arabic and English inscriptions reflect Egypt's rich cultural heritage and its efforts to promote national pride and unity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1409 (1989) | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds (National Health Insurance) 1409 (1989) coin.
