Egypt 25 piastres silver coin 1956 Nationalization of Suez
Features
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
---|---|
Year | 1375 (1956) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 25 Piastres (0.25 EGP) |
Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
Weight | 17.5 g |
Diameter | 35 mm |
Thickness | 1.65 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 21769 |
References | KM# 385 |
Commemorative issue
Nationalization of the Suez Canal
Obverse
Denomination and dates above wings
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر
٢٥
قرشا
١٣٧٥-١٩٥٦
Translation:
Republic of Egypt
25 Qirsh
1956 1375
Reverse
Suez Canal Nationalization - Head quarter building in Port Said
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
تذكار تاميم شركة قناة السويس
٢٦ يولي
Translation:
Commemoration of the nationalization of the Sues Canal Company
July 26