© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
5 Qirsh - Farouk
| Silver (.833) (Copper .166) | 7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| King | Farouk I (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1356-1358 (1937-1939) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Piastres (0.05 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) (Copper .166) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Denomination and dates within tasseled wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٥ قروش
المملكة
المصرية
١٣٥٦ - ١٩٣٧
Translation:
5 Qirsh
Egyptian Kingdom
1937 1356
Edge
Security edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1358 (1937-1939) coin from Egypt is that it was minted during the reign of King Farouk, who was the last ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Egypt. The coin features an image of the king on one side and an image of the Egyptian pyramids on the other. The use of silver and copper in the coin's composition gives it a unique and distinctive appearance, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1356 (1937) | 4400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1358 (1939) | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Qirsh - Farouk 1356-1358 (1937-1939) coin.
