10 Piasters (1956 - 1957)
Features
Denomination | 10 Piasters |
Catalog Number | KM# 383a |
Weight (g) | 7 |
Diameter (mm) | 26 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver (0.720) |
Not Magnetic | |
Metal Value (USD) | 3.84 |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
١٣٧٥ -١٩٥٦
Description:
Bust of the Great Sphinx of Giza (front-right), the Arabic numerals for the Gregorian and Hejira Dates on the right.
١٣٧٥ -١٩٥٦
Description:
Bust of the Great Sphinx of Giza (front-right), the Arabic numerals for the Gregorian and Hejira Dates on the right.
Reverse
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر
١٠
قروش
Description:
Mirrored wings around, Arabic numeral "10" in the center, the denomination "Qirsh" below in the circle, the legend (Republic of Egypt) above.
جمهورية مصر
١٠
قروش
Description:
Mirrored wings around, Arabic numeral "10" in the center, the denomination "Qirsh" below in the circle, the legend (Republic of Egypt) above.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1375 (1956) | Cairo Mint | Common | |
1376 (1957) | Cairo Mint | Common |