5 Piasters - 50th Anniversary of the Egyptian Textile Industry (1977)

Features

Denomination 5 Piasters
Catalog Number KM# 467
Weight (g) 4.5
Diameter (mm) 24.5
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Not Magnetic
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Commemorative
Calendar Hijri (Islamic)

Obverse

Lettering:
العيد الخمسينى لشركة مصر الغزل والنسج بالمحلة الكبرى
1927
1977
١٩٢٧ ١٩٧٧


Description:
An ancient Egyptian figure holding a cotton spool in her hand, dates 1927 and 1977 as well as the inscription '50th Anniversary of the Misr Spinning and Weaving Company in El-Mahalla El-Kubra' above.

Reverse

Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
٥ قروش
١٣٩٧ - ١٩٧٧


Description:
The logo of Misr Spinning and Weaving Company in El-Mahalla El-Kubra' (crowned bust of Cleopatra looking left) right of value, legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" and dates (Gregorian and Hegira) above.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1397 (1977) 1,000,000 Cairo Mint Very Common

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