5 Pounds (Suez Crisis) 1427 (2006) front 5 Pounds (Suez Crisis) 1427 (2006) back
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5 Pounds Suez Crisis

1427 (2006) year
Silver (.720) 17.5 g 37.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1427 (2006)
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
References
Numista
N#58931
Rarity index
88%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds (Suez Crisis) 1427 (2006) from Egypt is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Suez Crisis, which was a significant event in Egypt's modern history. The crisis began in 1956 when Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to an invasion by Britain, France, and Israel. The coin's design features an image of the Suez Canal and the dates 1956-2006, symbolizing the 50 years that have passed since the crisis.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1427 (2006)  1750 - - - - - -

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