Reverse © Rahul Ghosal
Reverse © Rahul Ghosal
50 Qirsh / Piastres New Asyut Barrage
1440 (2019) year| Brass clad steel | 6.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1440 (2019) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 50 Piastres 0.50 EGP = USD 0.010 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Brass clad steel |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#163253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
New Asyut Barrage across the Nile.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
قناطر أسيوط الجديدة
مصر
١٤٤٠هـ ٢٠١٩م
Translation:
New Asyut Barrage
Egypt
AH1440 AD2019
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Information:
- The observe is similar to the observe of standard 50 Piastres -See links.
Varieties
Obverse
Die 1 - thin script, all mutual dots are separated. See main photos of the article.
Die 2 - thick script, all mutual dots are connected.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the New Asyut Barrage, which is a significant infrastructure project in Egypt aimed at improving the country's water resources and agricultural sector. The barrage is located on the Nile River and helps regulate its flow, providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The coin's design features an image of the barrage, highlighting its importance in Egypt's development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 (2019) | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Qirsh / Piastres (New Asyut Barrage) 1440 (2019) coin.
