5 Pounds (Temple of Edfu) 1415 (1994) front 5 Pounds (Temple of Edfu) 1415 (1994) back
5 Pounds (Temple of Edfu) 1415 (1994) photo
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5 Pounds Temple of Edfu

1415 (1994) year
Silver (.999) 22.5 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1415 (1994)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
22.5 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#360884
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Temple of Edfu

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds (Temple of Edfu) 1415 (1994) from Egypt made of Silver (.999) weighing 22.5 g is that it features an image of the Temple of Edfu, which is the best-preserved ancient temple of the Ptolemaic period in Egypt. The temple was built in the 2nd century BCE and is dedicated to the god Horus. The coin's design showcases the temple's impressive architecture and intricate carvings, making it a unique and beautiful collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.