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50 Pounds The Sphinx Avenue

1443 (2022) year
Silver (.720) (72% Silver and 28% Copper) 25 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1443 (2022)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Pounds 50 EGP = USD 1.03
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Silver (.720) (72% Silver and 28% Copper)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#394779
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

A depiction of the Sphinx avenue beginning at Luxor.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
احتفالية طريق الكباش
THE SPHINX AVENUE
LUXOR

Translation: Celebration of the Sphinx avenue

Designer: Nivine Diab

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Information 

  • The Sphinx Avenue is a historical 3000 old avenue that connects Karnak Temple with Luxor Temple. It is almost 2.7 km long with sphinxes and ram-headed statues lined up on both sides. 
  •  A decree was issued for producing this coin (no 33 for the year 2022) to celebrate the renovation of the Sphinx Avenue. 

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Sphinx Avenue, a famous landmark in Egypt, on one side, and the Egyptian coat of arms on the other. The Sphinx Avenue is a historic street in Cairo that is lined with sphinxes, and the coin's design captures the grandeur and beauty of this iconic location.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1443 (2022)  1500 - - - - - -

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