Description

Alexandria Sporting Club, also commonly known as Sporting Alexandria and Sporting between the locals, is an Egyptian sports club based in Alexandria, Egypt. Founded in 1890, the club is one of the oldest clubs in Egypt and Africa. The club was taken over by the Egyptian government and converted to a national club in 1952. The club is best known for their handball and basketball teams.

Obverse

Depicts the inscription "Sporting" and abbreviation of Alexandria Sporting Club (ASC) in Arabic letters in a circle, surrounded by the inscription "Centenary of Alexandria Sporting Club" and dates (1890 - 1990), surrounded by athletes going in for various sports.

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سبورتنج
العيد المئوي ـ نادى الاسكندرية الرياضى

Reverse

Denomination divides dates (Gregorian and Hegira) within a circle, legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" below.

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جنيهات
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جمهورية مصر العربية

Edge

5 Pounds

100th Anniversary of Alexandria Sporting Club

KM# 698 Schön# 411
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.720
Weight 17.5 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Cairo Mint

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