50 Pounds (XV Winter Olympics) 1408 (1988) front 50 Pounds (XV Winter Olympics) 1408 (1988) back
50 Pounds (XV Winter Olympics) 1408 (1988) photo
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50 Pounds XV Winter Olympics

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
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#405624
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ski jumper and figure skater.

Script: Arabic

Lettering: الألعاب الاولمبية الشتوية ١۹٨٨

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the XV Winter Olympics, which were held in Calgary, Canada in 1988. The coin's design features an image of an athlete in mid-jump, with the Olympic rings and the words "XV Winter Olympics" written in Arabic and English. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and Olympic memorabilia collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1408 (1988)  750 - - - - - -

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