1 Pound Gold Set Republic by Amged R Yousef
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4/6/2025
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The 1 Pound Gold Commemorative Coin Set is a remarkable collection of over 90 coins that chronicles the modern history of Egypt, beginning with the fall of the monarchy in 1952 and continuing through 2025 and beyond. Each coin, struck in approximately a quarter ounce of gold, reflects the evolution of Egypt’s identity and the milestones that have shaped the nation since the revolution.
One could argue that prior to 1952, Egypt rarely issued commemorative gold coins celebrating national achievements outside the royal family and monarchy. While the country did produce a variety of medals both before and after the revolution, the launch of this series marked a new chapter in using coinage to memorialize events, people, and cultural moments.
The first coin in the series, released in 1955, honors the third anniversary of the 1952 revolution and features an ancient Egyptian motif of an archer and chariot—a symbolic nod to strength and heritage. But the journey doesn’t end there. This diverse collection covers a wide range of themes: significant anniversaries, peace treaties, universities, banks, the Suez Canal, and even sports events like the African Games and Arab Olympics.
Notable figures depicted include Om Kalsoum, King Faisal, Gamal Abdel Nasser, President Anwar Sadat, President Mubarak, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Naguib Mahfouz, and many more. Several Islamic themes are present, alongside a groundbreaking 2022 coin commemorating the Holy Family’s journey in Egypt—the first to feature a Christian motif on an Egyptian gold coin.
This set not only tells Egypt’s modern story through gold, but also showcases how the country's approach to commemorative coinage has developed over nearly seven decades. For any serious collector of Egyptian gold coins, “Egyptian Coins” by Magdy Hanafy is an indispensable reference.
Good hunting to all.
-Amged R. Yousef
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1 Pound Gold Set Republic by Amged R Yousef
By Amged R Yousef
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