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5 Qirsh Corrective Revolution

1400 (1980) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4.5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1400 (1980)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Piastres (0.05&nbspEGP)
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10275
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Raised fist with grain stalk divides inscription

Lettering: ثورة التصحيح ١٥ مايو ١٩٧١

Translation: Corrective Revolution, May 15, 1971

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Corrective Revolution in Egypt, which took place in 1975 and aimed to correct the economic and political issues faced by the country following the Six-Day War in 1967. The coin's design features an image of a farmer and a worker, symbolizing the revolution's focus on improving the lives of working-class Egyptians.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1400 (1980)  1000000 - - - - - -

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