Egypt. Pound 1968 "Power Station of Aswan Dam" (No reserve price)
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1968 Egyptian one pound coin commemorating the start of electricity from the Aswan Dam, struck in silver (.720 fineness, 25.0 g, approx. 40 mm; KM# 415), about 100,000 issued, non-certified and in About Uncirculated to Uncirculated condition.
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United Arab Republic (Egypt)
Egyptian Pound (جنيه واحد - Gineih Wahid)1968 (Islamic year AH 1387 - ١٣٨٧ / ١٩٦٨)
Commemoration of the commissioning of the hydroelectric power plant at the Aswan Dam (Aswandam).
Numismatic reference: KM# 415.
Material: Silver (finest .720 / 72% silver).
Weight: 25.0 grams.
Diameter: approx. 40.0 mm.
Silver content (fine silver): approx. 18 grams of pure silver (0.5787 oz ASW).
Mintage: Relatively limited: about 100,000 pieces.
Edge: Serrated (as seen in the edge photo).
3. Visual and Condition Analysis
Obverse (Avers): Shows the building/installation of the hydroelectric power plant with lightning bolts (symbol of electricity), surrounded by wheat and Arabic calligraphy with the text "To commemorate the start of electricity from the Aswan Dam".
Reverse (Revers): Shows the denomination, the country name "United Arab Republic" and the twin years (1968 / AH 1387), featuring traditional Arab decorative braiding.
The coin shows a very sharp strike with little to no wear at the highest points.
There is a light, natural toning (patina) visible around the details and edges.
The grade visually ranges around Beautiful to AU (About Uncirculated / Uncirculated).
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United Arab Republic (Egypt)
Egyptian Pound (جنيه واحد - Gineih Wahid)1968 (Islamic year AH 1387 - ١٣٨٧ / ١٩٦٨)
Commemoration of the commissioning of the hydroelectric power plant at the Aswan Dam (Aswandam).
Numismatic reference: KM# 415.
Material: Silver (finest .720 / 72% silver).
Weight: 25.0 grams.
Diameter: approx. 40.0 mm.
Silver content (fine silver): approx. 18 grams of pure silver (0.5787 oz ASW).
Mintage: Relatively limited: about 100,000 pieces.
Edge: Serrated (as seen in the edge photo).
3. Visual and Condition Analysis
Obverse (Avers): Shows the building/installation of the hydroelectric power plant with lightning bolts (symbol of electricity), surrounded by wheat and Arabic calligraphy with the text "To commemorate the start of electricity from the Aswan Dam".
Reverse (Revers): Shows the denomination, the country name "United Arab Republic" and the twin years (1968 / AH 1387), featuring traditional Arab decorative braiding.
The coin shows a very sharp strike with little to no wear at the highest points.
There is a light, natural toning (patina) visible around the details and edges.
The grade visually ranges around Beautiful to AU (About Uncirculated / Uncirculated).
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Egypt
Year/period and variation
1968 "Power Station of Aswan Dam"
Denomination
Pound
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
Theme
History
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
