Description
Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 1 Pound
• Year: 1968
• Theme: Power Station of the Aswan High Dam
• Metal: Silver (.720 fine)
• Weight: 20 grams
• Silver Content: ~14.4 grams pure silver
• Diameter: 33 mm
• Edge: Reeded
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🏗 Design Details
Reverse (shown in your photo):
• Detailed image of the Aswan High Dam power station
• Electric lightning bolts symbolizing power generation
• Wreath surrounding the dam
• Arabic inscription referring to the High Dam project
Obverse:
• Egyptian coat of arms (Eagle of Saladin)
• Arabic inscriptions
• Face value and date (Hijri & Gregorian)
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⭐ Grade Information
• Grading Company: MEGA (Middle East Grading Alliance)
• Grade: AU 55 (About Uncirculated 55)
• Light wear on high points
• Strong original details
• Good silver luster remaining
This is a strong collectible grade 👍
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💰 Approximate Market Value (AU 55)
• Typical range: $40 – $70 USD
• Higher if:
• Strong eye appeal
• Attractive toning
• Slabbed by major international grading companies
Silver melt value alone is lower (around $10–15 depending on silver price), but collector value is much higher.