1 Pound - 3rd Anniversary of the Reopening of the Suez Canal (1981)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Catalog Number | KM# 525 |
| Weight (g) | 8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.875) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 449.5 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.02 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
ديسمبر ١٩٨٠ ذكرى الافتتاح الثالث لقناة السويس
Description:
3 ships between the Suez canal map and radiant sun, arced branch (right), the inscription 'December 1980 3rd anniversary of Reopening of the Suez Canal' (left).
ديسمبر ١٩٨٠ ذكرى الافتتاح الثالث لقناة السويس
Description:
3 ships between the Suez canal map and radiant sun, arced branch (right), the inscription 'December 1980 3rd anniversary of Reopening of the Suez Canal' (left).
Reverse
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر العربية
واحد
جنيه
١٤٠١ ١٩٨١
Description:
Denomination divides dates (Hegira and Gregorian), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above.
جمهورية مصر العربية
واحد
جنيه
١٤٠١ ١٩٨١
Description:
Denomination divides dates (Hegira and Gregorian), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 (1981) | 4,850 | Cairo Mint, 3407 were melted. 1593 are left | Unknown |