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Description
The cement industry in Egypt started in the twentieth century. Since the establishment of the Tourah Portland Cement Company in 1927 the Egyptian cement industry has witnessed steady growth. Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout.
Obverse
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Depicts a cement factory, surrounded by the inscription 'Egyptian Portland Cement Factory Fiftieth Anniversary' and dates 1927-1977. شركة اسمنت بورتلاند طرة المصرية |
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Reverse
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Denomination divides dates, the country name "Arab Republic of Egypt" above. جمهىورية مصر العربيية |
| Edge |
5 Qirsh
(Piastres)
Egypt Industry
50th Anniversary of Egyptian Portland Cement Factory
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KM# 477 Schön# 188
Egypt Industry
50th Anniversary of Egyptian Portland Cement Factory
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | - |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Cairo Mint
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