5 pounds - Abdel Halim Hafez (1995)
Features
| Denomination | 5 pounds |
| Catalog Number | KM# 774 |
| Weight (g) | 26 |
| Diameter (mm) | 33 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.875) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1460.88 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.1 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Description:
A bust of Abdel Halim Hafez (left).
Abdel Halim Ali Shabana, commonly known as Abdel Halim Hafez (1929–1977), was an Egyptian singer, actor, conductor, business man, music teacher and film producer. He is considered to be one of the greatest Egyptian musicians along with Umm Kulthum, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Mohamed Fawzi, and Shadia. As his popularity grew, he was given the nickname 'el-Andaleeb el-Asmar (Arabic: العندليب الأسمر), meaning The Dark-Skinned Nightingale. To date, he has sold over 80 million records.
A bust of Abdel Halim Hafez (left).
Abdel Halim Ali Shabana, commonly known as Abdel Halim Hafez (1929–1977), was an Egyptian singer, actor, conductor, business man, music teacher and film producer. He is considered to be one of the greatest Egyptian musicians along with Umm Kulthum, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Mohamed Fawzi, and Shadia. As his popularity grew, he was given the nickname 'el-Andaleeb el-Asmar (Arabic: العندليب الأسمر), meaning The Dark-Skinned Nightingale. To date, he has sold over 80 million records.
Reverse
Lettering:
تخليد مطرب العرب عبد الحليم حافظ
جمهورية مصر العربية
٥ جنيهات
١٤١٦ - ١٩٩٥
Description:
A Tughra (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides dates (low-left Gregorian date, low-right Hejira date), surrounded by the inscription "Memorialize Arab singer Abdel Halim Hafez" above and value below.
تخليد مطرب العرب عبد الحليم حافظ
جمهورية مصر العربية
٥ جنيهات
١٤١٦ - ١٩٩٥
Description:
A Tughra (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides dates (low-left Gregorian date, low-right Hejira date), surrounded by the inscription "Memorialize Arab singer Abdel Halim Hafez" above and value below.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1416 (1995) | 300 | Cairo Mint | Unknown |