5 Pounds (October War) 1394 (1974) front 5 Pounds (October War) 1394 (1974) back
5 Pounds (October War) 1394 (1974) photo

5 Pounds October War

1394 (1974) year
Gold (.875) 26 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1394 (1974)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
26 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#175463
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Half figure of soldier within 3/4 wreath above

Lettering: ١٠ رمضان ١٣٩٣- ٦ اكتوبر ١٩٧٣

Translation: October 6, 1973 - Ramadan 10, 1393

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the October War, also known as the Yom Kippur War, which was a military conflict between Egypt and Israel in 1973. The coin's design features an image of a soldier and a tank, symbolizing Egypt's military strength and determination during the war.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1394 (1974)  1000 - - - - - -

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