5 Pounds (XV Winter Olympics) 1408 (1988) front 5 Pounds (XV Winter Olympics) 1408 (1988) back
5 Pounds (XV Winter Olympics) 1408 (1988) photo
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5 Pounds XV Winter Olympics

1408 (1988) year
Silver (.900) 17.5 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1408 (1988)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
17.5 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24267
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Ski jumper and figure skater.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 15th Winter Olympics, which were held in Calgary, Canada in 1988. The coin features a unique design that showcases the official mascot of the games, a polar bear named Snowy, along with the Olympic rings and the Egyptian pyramids in the background. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for both coin collectors and sports enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1408 (1988)  2000 - - - - - -

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