5 Pounds - Seoul 1988 Summer Olympics (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Catalog Number | KM# 624 |
| Weight (g) | 17.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Composition: | Silver (0.720) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 9.61 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.1 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Engraved by Sabri
Lettering:
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صبري
الألعاب الأوليمبية الصيفية الرابعة والعشرون
Description:
the full Standing Statue of Ramesses II behind it a globe with athletes going in for various Olympic sports in left and dates in Arabic in right (1408-1988) surrounded by inscription "The 24th Summer Olympic Games" below and lotus flowers above.
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صبري
الألعاب الأوليمبية الصيفية الرابعة والعشرون
Description:
the full Standing Statue of Ramesses II behind it a globe with athletes going in for various Olympic sports in left and dates in Arabic in right (1408-1988) surrounded by inscription "The 24th Summer Olympic Games" below and lotus flowers above.
Reverse
Lettering:
1988
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جـ
5 LE
جمهورية مصر العربية
ARE
THE 24TH SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
Description:
Calligraphic art state name "Arab Republic of Egypt" in the center divided denomination in Arabic and English, abbreviation of state name "A R E" with the inscription "The 25th Olympic Games in Los Angeles". Date in Gregorian below.
1988
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جـ
5 LE
جمهورية مصر العربية
ARE
THE 24TH SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
Description:
Calligraphic art state name "Arab Republic of Egypt" in the center divided denomination in Arabic and English, abbreviation of state name "A R E" with the inscription "The 25th Olympic Games in Los Angeles". Date in Gregorian below.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1408 (1988) | 30,000 | Unknown | |
| 1408 (1988) | Matt finish | Unknown | |
| 1408 (1988) | 2,000 | Proof | Unknown |