5 Pounds (October War) 1419 (1998) front 5 Pounds (October War) 1419 (1998) back
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5 Pounds October War

1419 (1998) year
Silver (.720) 17.50 g 37.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1419 (1998)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
17.50 g
Diameter
37.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28612
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Monument above Sinaï map

Lettering: ١٩٧٣-١٩٩٨

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Egypt's October War, also known as the Yom Kippur War, which was a military conflict fought 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
1419 (1998)  1500 - - - - - -

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