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5 Qirsh 1968 Mule ND
1968 year| Copper-nickel | 4.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | United Arab Republic (1958-1971) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 5 Piastres 0.05 EGP = USD 0.0010 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#376900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The issuer name at the top, the denomination in the center.
Script: Arabic (naskh)
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
٥ قروش
Translation:
United Arab Republic
5 Piastres
Comment
Information:- The coin is a mule between 2 coins
The observe is the observe of 5 Qirsh KM#412
The reverse is the observe of 5 Qirsh KM#414
- This mule coin is considered the only mule coin in the UAR Coinage.
- According to MHC reference, it is considered one of the rarest Egyptian mule coins.
- The coin has no date minted on it, however it was minted in 1968 similar to KM414
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Qirsh (1968 Mule) ND (1968) coin from Egypt is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a representation of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, who is depicted standing and holding an ankh, a symbol of life, in her right hand. This design was not commonly used on Egyptian coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
