50 Qirsh / Piastres (small type; magnetic) 1428-1444 (2007-2023) front 50 Qirsh / Piastres (small type; magnetic) 1428-1444 (2007-2023) back
50 Qirsh / Piastres (small type; magnetic) 1428-1444 (2007-2023) photo
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50 Qirsh / Piastres small type; magnetic

 
Brass plated steel 6.5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1428-1444 (2007-2023)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Piastres 0.50 EGP = USD 0.010
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Brass plated steel
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9329
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Cleopatra's head and dates.

Script: Arabic (naskh)

Lettering: ١٤٣١هـ٢٠١٠م

Translation: AD2010 AH1431

Designer: Hamed El Agamy

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Dates starting from 2007 AD to 2010 AD a portion were minted in the Egyptian mint Authority and the other portion in Royal Mint in London.

Varieties exist.
narrow and wide date