50 Pounds (OAU; Brass Essai) 1398 (1978) front 50 Pounds (OAU; Brass Essai) 1398 (1978) back
50 Pounds (OAU; Brass Essai) 1398 (1978) photo
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd

50 Pounds OAU; Brass Essai

1398 (1978) year
Brass 6.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Sudan
Period
Democratic Republic (1969-1985)
Type
Pattern
Year
1398 (1978)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Pounds (50&nbspSDP)
Currency
First pound (1956-1992)
Composition
Brass
Weight
6.36 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
8 June 1992
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#115552
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This would appear to be part of a made-up presentation set with the two gold coins having been replaced by examples struck in brass.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pounds (OAU; Brass Essai) 1398 (1978) from Sudan made of Brass weighing 6.36 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Sudan. The coin's obverse side features the national emblem of Sudan, which includes a shield with the country's flag, a golden eagle, and a scroll with the country's name in Arabic. The reverse side features a traditional Sudanese motif, depicting two gazelles surrounded by a crescent moon and a five-pointed star. This design is a nod to Sudan's rich history and cultural traditions, and sets the coin apart from other coins in the region.