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Description
Farouk I (1920–1965) was the tenth ruler of Egypt from the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the penultimate King of Egypt and the Sudan, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936.
His full title was "His Majesty Farouk I, by the grace of God, King of Egypt and the Sudan". He was overthrown in the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 and forced to abdicate in favour of his infant son, Ahmed Fuad, who succeeded him as Fuad II. Farouk died in exile in Italy in 1965.
His sister, Princess Fawzia Fuad, was the first wife and consort of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
Obverse
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Center hole divides the Kings's name (Farouk I) and title (King of Egypt) vertically, dates (Gregorian and Hegira). فاروق الأول |
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Reverse
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Center hole divides denomination with numerals on the left and Arabic on the right, in addition to the denomination in words on the bottom. مليم |
| Edge |
1 Millieme
Kingdom
KM# 362
Characteristics
| Material | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape |
round with a center hole
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Bombay Mint (no mintmark)
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Related coins
Sultanate, British Protectorate
Cupronickel, 3 g, ⌀ 18 mm
