1 Pound - 1000th Anniversary of al-Azhar Mosque (1970)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Catalog Number | KM# 424 |
| Weight (g) | 25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.720) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 13.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
"و يعلمكم الكتاب و الحكمة"
Description:
The building of Al-Azhar Mosque and sun raises behind, the inscription "Teach you the Book and Wisdom" above
"و يعلمكم الكتاب و الحكمة"
Description:
The building of Al-Azhar Mosque and sun raises behind, the inscription "Teach you the Book and Wisdom" above
Reverse
Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
جنيه واحد
١٣٥٩ ١٩٧٠
١٩٧٢١٣٦١
العيد الألفي للأزهر الشريف
Description:
Denomination in circle divides dates (Hegira and Gregorian), legend "United Arab Republic" above.
Inscription" 1000th Anniversary of al-Azhar Mosque" below.
الجمهورية العربية المتحدة
جنيه واحد
١٣٥٩ ١٩٧٠
١٩٧٢١٣٦١
العيد الألفي للأزهر الشريف
Description:
Denomination in circle divides dates (Hegira and Gregorian), legend "United Arab Republic" above.
Inscription" 1000th Anniversary of al-Azhar Mosque" below.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1359 (1970) | 100,000 | ١٣٦١ - ١٣٥٩ | Common |