5 Qirsh coin from Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt, جمهورية مصر العربية). The coin was circulated in 1979 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Egypt
Continents: Africa
Groupings: Middle East
Denomination: 5 Qirsh
Value: 5 Piastres (0.05 EGP)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1979
Numismatic period: Pound (1916 - now)
Year demonetized: Yes
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 25 mm.
Thickness: 1.32 mm.
Weight: 4.5 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse lettering: جمهورية مصر العربية ٥ قروش ١٣٩٩ ١٩٧٩
Obverse translation: Arab Republic of Egypt 5 Qirsh 1399 1979
Reverse: Sitting woman breastfeeding a child
Reverse lettering: التغذية والصحة IYC FAO
Reverse translation: Alimentation and Health International Year of the Child FAO
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Fish, FAO
