Egypt. 5 Pounds 1991 - PCGS MS65

EGYPT. 5 Pounds. AH1411-1991. Hosni Mubarak (1981-2011)

- Value: 5 Pounds.
- Reign: Hosni Mubarak (1981-2011).
- Year: AH1411-1991.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: جمهورية مصر العربية · ١٤١١-١٩٩١ (Arab Republic of Egypt, 1411-1991) together with commemorative inscriptions in Arabic. Reverse: commemorative inscriptions relating to atomic energy and Cairo University, with dates 1411-1991.
- Grading: MS65 (PCGS).

5-Pounds silver commemorative coin issued by Egypt in 1991 to celebrate atomic energy. The obverse features an elaborate Arabic calligraphic composition with the official name of the state and the date in Islamic and Gregorian calendars, rendered in a highly elegant, typically Islamic artistic style. The reverse shows a pyramid surrounded by electronic orbits, accompanied by the Cairo University emblem and inscriptions relating to the scientific program, combining historical and technological symbolism. The piece preserves a notable original mint luster, clean fields, and well-defined reliefs, with minimal surface marks corresponding to its high MS65 grade. It is a modern commemorative issue reflecting Egypt’s interest in scientific development and nuclear research in the late 20th century.

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