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50 Qirsh / Piastres New Branch of Suez Canal
1436 (2015) year| Brass clad steel | 6.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1436 (2015) |
| 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#83101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Two ships and the logo of the New branch of Suez Canal in the center
Lettering:
قناة السويس
الجديدة
١٤٣٦هـ ٢٠١٥م
Translation:
Suez Canal
New
1436 AH 2015 CE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Information:- In 2015, construction of a new Canal from km 60 to km 95 took place, in addition to deepening and widening of the Great Bitter Lakes by-passes and Ballah by-pass, with a total length of 37 km, (Total length of the project is 72 km) - REF: https://www.suezcanal.gov.eg/English/About/SuezCanal/Pages/NewSuezCanal.aspx
- The coin was issued based on governmental decree no. 2125/2015
Varieties :
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the opening of the New Suez Canal, a major expansion project that aimed to increase the capacity of the Suez Canal and reduce waiting times for ships. The coin's design features an image of the new canal, along with the dates 1436 (2015) and 50 Qirsh / Piastres, highlighting the significance of this project for Egypt's economy and trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1436 (2015) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Branch of Suez Canal) 1436 (2015) coin.
