1 Pound - 50th Anniversary of Ain Shams University (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Weight (g) | 8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (0.875) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 449.5 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.02 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
اليوبيل الذهبي
جامعة عين شمس
١٩٥٠ - ٢٠٠٠م
Description:
The emblem of Ain Shams University with dates below. The inscription "Golden Jubilee" above.
The emblem of the university, the obelisk and two hawks, establishes a link between the name and the ancient history of the university. The obelisk stands for the house of life in the city of "O'n", whereas the two hawks are symbolic of Horus, the Egyptian god at that time.
اليوبيل الذهبي
جامعة عين شمس
١٩٥٠ - ٢٠٠٠م
Description:
The emblem of Ain Shams University with dates below. The inscription "Golden Jubilee" above.
The emblem of the university, the obelisk and two hawks, establishes a link between the name and the ancient history of the university. The obelisk stands for the house of life in the city of "O'n", whereas the two hawks are symbolic of Horus, the Egyptian god at that time.
Reverse
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
١
جنيه
١٤٢٠ ١٩٩٩
Description:
Denomination divides dates (Gregorian and Hegira), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above.
جمهورية مصر العربية
١
جنيه
١٤٢٠ ١٩٩٩
Description:
Denomination divides dates (Gregorian and Hegira), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1420 (1999) | 550 | Cairo Mint | Unknown |