Egypt 50 piastres silver coin 1956 Commemorative Evacuation of the British

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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