Obverse © Karim Hommos – Reverse © Rahul Ghosal
Obverse © Karim Hommos – Reverse © Rahul Ghosal
50 Qirsh / Piastres Solar Energy Farms in Aswan
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#163047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
A number of Solar Panels in a field with the Sun rising above them. and written above all Solar Energy Farms in Aswan مزارع الطاقه الشمسية بأسوان and written under all Egypt مصر
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
مزارع الطاقة الشمسية بأسوان
مصر
١٤٤٠هـ ٢٠١٩ م
Translation:
Solar Energy Farms in Aswan
Egypt
1440H 2019AD
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Benban solar park is a photovoltaic solar power plant commissioned in 2019 which, when operating at full capacity, has an output of 1,650 MWp, for an estimated production of around 3.8 TWh per year. It is located in Benban in the governorate of Aswan, approximately 650 km south of Cairo and 40 km northwest of Aswan (Source: www.wikipedia.org).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Solar Energy Farms in Aswan, Egypt, which is one of the largest solar parks in the world. The coin's design features an image of a solar panel array, symbolizing the country's commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1440 (2019) | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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