5 Pounds - Faculty of Science Cairo University Diamond Jubilee (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Catalog Number | KM# 897 |
| Weight (g) | 17.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.720) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 9.61 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.1 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
جامعة القاهرة
كلية العلوم
العيد الماسي
١٩٢٥ ـ ٢٠٠٠
Description:
The emblem of the Faculty of Science (Ancient Egyptian god Thoth (left) seated while writing) above chemical symbols (orbitals, atoms and apparatus). The inscription "Diamond Anniversary of Faculty of Science" (below), Cairo University above and date (1925-2000) below.
جامعة القاهرة
كلية العلوم
العيد الماسي
١٩٢٥ ـ ٢٠٠٠
Description:
The emblem of the Faculty of Science (Ancient Egyptian god Thoth (left) seated while writing) above chemical symbols (orbitals, atoms and apparatus). The inscription "Diamond Anniversary of Faculty of Science" (below), Cairo University above and date (1925-2000) below.
Reverse
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
٥ جنيهات
١٤٢٠ ـ ١٩٩٩
Description:
Denomination divides dates (Gregorian and Hegira), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above.
جمهورية مصر العربية
٥ جنيهات
١٤٢٠ ـ ١٩٩٩
Description:
Denomination divides dates (Gregorian and Hegira), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1420 (1999) | 2,000 | Cairo Mint | Unknown |