Obverse

Depicts a hand holding 5 pillars ending with the Olympic emblem in front of them a map of the Arab countries surrounded by olive wreaths and 5 arches above. The inscription "The first Arabic Olympic celebration" right "Cairo 24 - 27 May 1989" left.

الإحتفال الأوليمبي العربي الأول
القاهرة ٢٤-٢٧ مايو ١٩٨٩

Reverse

Denomination and dates (Gregorian and Hegira) within a circle above Kufic legend "Arab Republic of Egypt".

واحد
جنيه
١٤٠٩-١٩٨٩
جمهورية مصر العربية

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.875
Weight 8 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Cairo Mint

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