50 Pounds - Egypt's Treasure - Pyramids - Pharaonic Treasure / Ancient Egyptian Art (1993)
Features
Denomination | 50 Pounds |
Catalog Number | KM# 775 |
Weight (g) | 8.5 |
Diameter (mm) | 24 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Gold (.900) |
Not Magnetic | |
Metal Value (USD) | 491.24 |
Currency Value (USD) | 0.99 |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Commemorative | |
Non Circulating | |
Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Description:
The Great Pyramid of Giza.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb of Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu. Built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years, it is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. As part of the Giza pyramid complex, it borders present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
The Great Pyramid of Giza.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb of Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu. Built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years, it is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. As part of the Giza pyramid complex, it borders present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
Reverse
Lettering:
50 ٥٠ جمهورية مصر العربية
LE جـ
A.R.E.
1414 1993 ECC ١٤١٤ ١٩٩٣
Description:
Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides denomination in Arabic and English and abbreviation of state name (A.R.E.) below, the date in Arabic (Hijri) and Western (Georgian) divides by a vulture with open wings. Engraver's initials (ECC) below.
50 ٥٠ جمهورية مصر العربية
LE جـ
A.R.E.
1414 1993 ECC ١٤١٤ ١٩٩٣
Description:
Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides denomination in Arabic and English and abbreviation of state name (A.R.E.) below, the date in Arabic (Hijri) and Western (Georgian) divides by a vulture with open wings. Engraver's initials (ECC) below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1414 (1993) | Proof | Unknown |