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  • 1 Pound 1984, KM# 551, Egypt, 50th Anniversary of the Misr Insurance Company
  • 1 Pound 1984, KM# 551, Egypt, 50th Anniversary of the Misr Insurance Company
Description

The Misr Insurance Company was established by a royal decree issued on January 14, 1934 by the pioneer of the national economy Mohamed Talaat Harb, as the first Egyptian insurance company that contributed to breaking the monopoly of foreigners on insurance activities in Egypt. It is the second oldest Egyptian insurance company.

Obverse

Depicts the logo of Misr Insurance Company (Citadel of Salah El-Din within it Mosque of Muhammad Ali), the inscription "Golden Jubilee" above "the Misr Insurance Company" below in Arabic and English and dates in Arabic and English numerals.

The great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.

The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.

This mosque, along with the citadel, is one of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Cairo and is one of the first features to be seen when approaching the city from any direction.

اليوبيل الذهبي
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1984 1934
شركة مصر للتأمين
MISR INSURANCE COMPANY

Reverse

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

جمهورية مصر العربية
جنيه واحد
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Edge

1 Pound

50th Anniversary of the Misr Insurance Company

KM# 551
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.720
Weight 15 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Cairo Mint

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