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5 Pounds Temple of Edfu
1415 (1994) yearSilver (.999) | 22.5 g | 38 mm |
Issuer | Egypt |
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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 |
Numista | N#360884 |
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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.