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50 Pounds 15th Hijrah Century; Silver Piedfort

1400 (1979) year
Silver (.925) - -
Description
Issuer
Sudan
Period
Democratic Republic (1969-1985)
Type
Pattern
Year
1400 (1979)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Pounds (50&nbspSDP)
Currency
First pound (1956-1992)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
8 June 1992
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#114575
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

Mintage of 20 according to Schön

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pounds (15th Hijrah Century; Silver Piedfort) 1400 (1979) from Sudan made of Silver (.925) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and African design elements. The coin's obverse side features the Sudanese coat of arms, which includes a shield with a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, symbols of Islam, surrounded by two falcons. The reverse side features a stylized representation of a traditional African hut, surrounded by palm trees and a crescent moon, which represents the country's rich cultural heritage. This blend of Islamic and African elements makes the coin a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1400 (1979)  20 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pounds (15th Hijrah Century; Silver Piedfort) 1400 (1979) coin.