50 Pounds (Sphinx) 1414-1415 (1993-1994) front 50 Pounds (Sphinx) 1414-1415 (1993-1994) back
50 Pounds (Sphinx) 1414-1415 (1993-1994) photo
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50 Pounds Sphinx

 
Gold (.900) 8.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1414-1415 (1993-1994)
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#422411
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sphinx head.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pounds (Sphinx) 1414-1415 (1993-1994) from Egypt made of Gold (.900) weighing 8.5 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, which is considered a symbol of wisdom and strength in ancient Egyptian culture.