5 Pounds - 1000th Anniversary of al-Azhar Mosque (1982)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Catalog Number | KM# 546 |
| Weight (g) | 26 |
| Diameter (mm) | 33 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.875) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 3751.41 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.1 |
| 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
خمسة جنيهات
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
خمسة جنيهات
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) | 450 | Cairo Mint, 1500 were minted, 1041 were melted | Unknown |