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Egypt 50 plastres silver coin 1970 300 AED

Name: Egypt 50 plastres silver coin 1970 300 AED
Price: 300 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 16th February 2026

Description

📌 Basic Information
• Country: Egypt
• Denomination: 50 Piastres (½ Pound)
• Year: 1970
• Metal: Silver (.720 fine)
• Weight: 20 grams
• Diameter: 34 mm
• Edge: Reeded

🏛 Design
• Obverse: Portrait of President Gamal Abdel Nasser
• Reverse: Arabic inscriptions showing denomination and date (1970 / 1390 AH).
• Issued shortly before Nasser’s death in September 1970.

🏷 Grading (Your Coin)
• Grade: AU 55 (About Uncirculated)
• Meaning: Light wear on highest points with most original detail intact.
• Slightly below AU58 but still a strong collector grade.

📊 Mintage
• Estimated mintage: approx. 1–2 million pieces.
• Fairly available but popular in high grades.

💰 Silver Content & Value
• Actual Silver Weight: 14.4 grams pure silver (~0.463 troy oz).
• Melt Value: Depends on current silver price.
• Collector Value (AU55): Typically $30–$50 USD, depending on market demand and eye appeal.

⭐ Notes
• Larger and more valuable than the 25 Piastres due to higher silver content.
• Strong demand among Egyptian and Middle Eastern collectors.
• Mint State (MS) examples can sell for noticeably higher premiums.