Egypt 25 piastres silver coin 1956 Commemorative Nationalization of the Suez

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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