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