50 Qirsh - Fuad (left) 1348-1349 (1930-1931) front 50 Qirsh - Fuad (left) 1348-1349 (1930-1931) back
50 Qirsh - Fuad (left) 1348-1349 (1930-1931) photo
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50 Qirsh - Fuad left

 
Gold (.875) 4.25 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
King
Ahmed Fuad I (1922-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1348-1349 (1930-1931)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Piastres (0.50&nbspEGP)
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
4.25 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#62815
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٥٠ ش
المملكة المصرية
١٣٤٩ ١٩٣٠

Translation:
50 Qirsh
The Egyptian Kingdom
1930 1349

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Qirsh - Fuad (left) 1348-1349 (1930-1931) coin from Egypt is that it was made of gold (.875) and weighed 4.25 grams. This makes it a unique and valuable coin among collectors.