1 Pound - 1000th Anniversary of al-Azhar Mosque (1982)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Catalog Number | KM# 541 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.875) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 721.42 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.02 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| 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:
جمهورية مصر العربية
جنيه واحد
١٤٠٢ ١٩٨٢
العيد الألفي للازهر الشريف
Description:
Denomination in circle divides dates (Hegira and Gregorian), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above. Inscription" 1000th Anniversary of al-Azhar Mosque" below.
جمهورية مصر العربية
جنيه واحد
١٤٠٢ ١٩٨٢
العيد الألفي للازهر الشريف
Description:
Denomination in circle divides dates (Hegira and Gregorian), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above. Inscription" 1000th Anniversary of al-Azhar Mosque" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1402 (1982) | 2,000 | Cairo Mint | Unknown |
| 1402 (1982) | 400 | Cairo Mint, Proof | Unknown |