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500 Qirsh - Fuad Civic Attire
1340 (1922) year| Gold (.875) | 42.5 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| King | Ahmed Fuad I (1922-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1340 (1922) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 500 Piastres (5 EGP) |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 42.5 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination above center circle, dates flank below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٥٠٠ غرش
المملكة المصرية
١٩٢٣ ١٣٤٠
Translation:
500 Ghirsh
The Egyptian Kingdom
1340 1922
Designer: Hamed Effendi Serri
Comment
Fuad al-Awwal (1868-1936) was the Sultan (1917-1922) and later King of Egypt (1922-1936).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Qirsh - Fuad (Civic Attire) 1340 (1922) coin from Egypt is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued in 1922, just a year after Egypt gained its independence from the United Kingdom. This coin is a symbol of the country's transition from a colonial state to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1340 (1922) | 1800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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