50 Pounds (Olympic Games) 1408 (1988) front 50 Pounds (Olympic Games) 1408 (1988) back
50 Pounds (Olympic Games) 1408 (1988) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

50 Pounds Olympic Games

1408 (1988) year
Gold (.900) 8.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1408 (1988)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Pounds 50 EGP = USD 1.03
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#405409
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athletes and mythological figures.

Lettering:
الالعاب الاولمبيه
٢٤
١٤٠٨ سيول١٩٨٨

Translation:
Olympic games
24
1408 Seoul 1988

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Egypt's participation in the 1988 Summer Olympics, which were held in Seoul, South Korea. The coin's design features an image of a runner, symbolizing the spirit of competition and athleticism that is at the heart of the Olympic Games. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1408 (1988)  150 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pounds (Olympic Games) 1408 (1988) coin.