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  • 5 Pounds 1989, KM# 686, Egypt, 25th Anniversary of the National Health Insurance
  • 5 Pounds 1989, KM# 686, Egypt, 25th Anniversary of the National Health Insurance
Description

The Egyptian healthcare system is pluralistic, comprising a variety of healthcare providers from the public as well as the private sector. The government ensures basic universal health coverage, although private services are also available for those with the ability to pay.

Obverse

Depicts the map of Egypt, old man, man, woman and child inside the crescent, surrounded by the inscription "Silver Jubilee of the National Health Insurance" and dates "1964-1989".

العيد الفضي للهيئة العامة للتأمين الصحى
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Reverse

Denomination and dates (Gregorian and Hegira) above the legend "Arab Republic of Egypt".

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جنيهات
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جمهورية مصر العربية

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.720
Weight 17.5 g
Diameter 37.2 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Cairo Mint

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