50 Pounds Mecca
1406 (1986) year| Gold (.875) | 8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1406 (1986) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Pounds 50 EGP = USD 1.03 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Interior view of the Kaaba within circle.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا الله الا الله محمد رسول الله
لا الله الا الله محمد رسول الله
Translation: There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Kaaba, a cube-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is considered the holiest site in Islam. The coin's design highlights the significance of the Kaaba as a place of pilgrimage for Muslims, and its gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
