Egypt 50 piastres silver coin 1956 Evacuation of the British
Features
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
---|---|
Year | 1375 (1956) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 50 Piastres (0.5 EGP) |
Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
Weight | 28 g |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 26190 |
References | KM# 386 |
Commemorative issue
Evacuation Day, 18 June 1956
Obverse
Denomination and dates above wings
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر
٥٠
قرشاً
١٣٧٥-١٩٥٦
Translation:
Republic of Egypt
50 Qirsh
1956 - 1375
Reverse
Stylized unchained Egyptian with torch right
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عيد الجلاء
١٨يونيه
١٩٥٦
Translation:
Evacuation Day
June 18, 1956