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  • 5 Qirsh 1977, KM# 468, Egypt, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • 5 Qirsh 1977, KM# 468, Egypt, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Obverse

Depicts an animal sacrifice (oxen) inspired by ancient Egyptian carvings.

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Reverse

Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt), denomination, year of issue in Gregorian and Hijri calendar years (all in Arabic). Legend 'Food and water for all' above.

الطعام و المأوى للجميع
جمهورية مصر العربيه
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قروش
١٣٩٧ - ١٩٧٧

Edge

Varieties exist

Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Cairo Mint

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